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KIRSTY MacCOLL

Alluring melodies and clever lyrics can be difficult to come by, either alone or combined; For Kirsty MacColl, both are second nature. In addition to being an acclaimed singer and Songwriter, Kirsty is a storyteller. By visualizing each of her creations as a mini-film, The london-born MacColl crafts songs with intriguing story lines which meld with timeless Melodies. Kirsty's flair for melody meets its match with her sharp wit and sense of humor, Producing songs which are both musically memorable and thought-provoking.

Maccoll's captivating vocals and lyrical gifts have charmed the ears of fans and fellow musicians Around the globe. She has performed with numerous well-known artists either on record or on Stage, including Talking Heads, Robert Plant and Morrissey. Kirsty's unique compositions have earned Her success on both sides of the atlantic, as with Walking down Madison from her last album and They don't know, covered by Tracey Ullman. Further chart successes include There's a guy works down the chip shop swears he's Elvis, a cover of Billy Bragg's A new England, and her duet on the Pogues Fairytale of New York, one of the biggest U.K. Christmas singles ever.

Although she considers herself to be "fairly militant", Kirsty prefers to remain politically involved In the background, mostly in social issues. She lent musical support to the red hot and blue Cole Porter tribute/aids benefit project with her two duets with the pogues and she continues to advocate environmental issues. MacColl also hosted a BBC documentary on water pollution titled Don't go near the water. Although issues are important to Kirsty MacColl, she prefers to be Recognized for her music rather then for making public statements on particular causes. She feels She can have "...more impact on people with a fantastic record". Music is therefore a personal and Social outlet for MacColl, bringing credence to the old adage that "the personal is political".

Titanic Days is certain to follow in the critically acclaimed footsteps of 1991's electric landlady. Kirsty describes the new album as an intense piece of work, a moodier record as conveyed by the title Track which draws parallels between physical and emotional bondage. The album was called Titanic Days for the way it reflects the experience of massive change and turmoil on both personal and global levels; "...that dual fear and excitement of a huge tide where everything is constantly changing". The title track was co-written by Kirsty's friend and collaborator Mark E Nevin (ex Fairground Attraction) and the beautifully haunting chorus genuinely sends chills up the listener's spine.

The first single Can't stop killing you finds Kirsty collaborating with Johnny Marr (The Smiths, Electronic, The The) to create the curious marriage of a musically upbeat yet lyrically dark track. The song, in Kirsty's words, describes "...an overwhelming fear of fear".

From the infectiously jangly chords of the opening track You know it's you, to the bittersweet sarcasm encircling Big boy on a Saturday night to the lush euphoria of Angel, MacColl's creativity and talent is sharply lucid. Weaving tales of love, loss, humor and anger into a brilliant assortment Of tunes possessing the trademark MacColl wit and knack for melody, Titanic Days is a multi-hued piece of art waiting to be put on display for countless admirers, old and new, to savor.

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