Posted on September 6, 2009 - by Mark Zonda

When Life was not Heavenly

Every legend has its myths. They are always linked to some kind of heroic people able to make the difference and leave its mark somewhere in the past quick and burning like a blazing meteor. Not so unfrequently myths find their way to get back to our days. Sometimes they do it in a very open and direct way (Mussolini speaking to Rome from a balcony, Pink Floyd in Venice), more frequently they prefer to appear to a circle of small lucky souls, just like some kind of Jesus or Amelia “Marygold” Fletcher and Eithne “Pebble” Farry from Talulah Gosh on a tent at Indietracks.

Why this band was so important to indie rock? They were the apex of a cult label named Sarah Records, being able to represent a niche of brit generation with a flexy-dosc and 5 singles only, becoming the most beloved twee pop band in UK and now above.  Tracks like “Talulah Gosh” and “Beatnik Boy” has assumed the status of underground anthems and they’re still played in so many clubs, being also a strong inspiration for so many nowadays indie artists. Their music, so simple and direct found its strong in ’60s garage melodies, female choirs, untuned electric guitars, strong armonies but, just like “Would Be Goods”, very cleaver lyrics inspired by a heroic and romantic fictional  World, with so many references in it.

Music built to last. Few songs, inspiration and authenticity made the difference between them and Delta 5

Talulah Gosh – “Steaming train”

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