Anna Bradley - single
Rackandruin 16 January, 2010 - 14:10

There is something so refreshing about the self titled "Anna Bradley" single, which is funny as when listening to it, it resonates bands of yesteryear.
The story behind the single, and expansion on his previous release, is the inclusion of a rhythm section right before Kipling left for Berkeley, and this addition certainly makes Kipling's previous lo-fi sound really explode into a new and exciting phase.
The opening section of the self titled track definitely sounds like it could have been penned (and sung) by The Field Mice, before drifting into a swirling indierock love(less) anthem. The B-side, "Clotheshorse" is an honest, catchy little number with the only complaint being that at 2:11 it is criminally short for such a fantastic track.
I think that is just another exciting element to Anna Bradley though, the fact that Kipling can produce a great song, finish it, and then move onto another. As he enters a new period in his life, I am sure many will be excited to hear what comes next.
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