Andy Bell’s debut solo album, The View From Halfway Down, is out now. We’ve spent the last few months telling you how good it is, and thankfully quite a few people agree. Here are some of the nice things that have been said in print and online:
“The kind of solo record you want from someone who is happy with his day job – a loose, fun, experimental and memorable companion piece to his band” – Brooklyn Vegan
“A fine blend of psych-pop, folk finger-picking, and home made electronics” – Clash
“Experimentation is evenly balanced with his love of ’60s classicism, exemplified beautifully on ‘Skywalker’’s cosmic expansiveness, ‘Indica’’s looped intensity and the nocturnal flow of ‘Heat Haze On Weyland Road’” – MOJO 4/5
“Strong solo debut from the Ride man” – Uncut 8/10
“A debut album of cosmic delight” – Electronic Sound
“The dynamic shifts and sonic swerves display impressive range and scope married to a singular vision. It’s this use of colour – tone, texture and ombre that makes ‘The View From Halfway Down’ look very appealing indeed” – The Arts Desk
Buy The View From Halfway Down now
If you wanted to hear more about the influences behind the album, listen to Stewart Nash’s in-depth interview with Andy on Rave Down Radio below:
There is also a Spotify playlist of the full versions of the songs from this show, including David Bowie, A.R. Kane, Arthur Russell, Big Star and more: