The Giraffe Album
The
Giraffe Album is a collection of easy listening classics recorded while
the band were in their legendary 'Bedroom Duo' era. Four finely recorded
opii accompanied by five other, equally able but shorter compositions
make up this sought after gem.
The first song on this album, Reasonably Happy Fifties Band Leader is a fine introduction to the world of The Chemistry Experiment. Drawing its influences from the poignant compositions of band leader Robert Farnon and adding mournful Shadows guitar, you'll find the results of this unique encounter most satisfying to your musical palate. Following soon after, Please Don't Cry is the story of an unfortunate young gentleman with a little problem that I'm sure many of you can sympathise with. If all this is making you feel a little down, then do not worry. The thumping melody of Disco Song with its jackhammer drums and catchy la-la chorus is bound to get you right in the mood for dancing.
Now to prove that there are many tricks to the Chemistry Experiment pony, Experimental Pushchair is sure to prick up your ears and send your mind straight off the beaten track and when you're ready to come down again what better way to do it than with I Made Her Cry Last Night. An epic tale of love's dilemma. And to intensify the mood, don't be deceived by Chicago's breezy appearance. Indeed, inside of the Pet Shop Boys inspired beat there lurks a very painful encounter. We can't be serious all of the time, though and Accidental Pushchair retains all of the offbeat characteristics of it's Pushchair predecessor, while adding a unique stamp of its own. Teenage Trickle takes its name from the menstrual cycle of a young lady. On a more savoury note, though, it builds some fine pop tunes from a quite unlikely foundation.
Leading on from a song quite like that would have most musicians pulling their hair out in fury but not The Chemistry Experiment, for they bring the journey to a most gratifying conclusion with Gwen. An instrumental masterpiece evoking the subtle nostalgia of Ewar Woowar - The Equaliser.