Nick Frater
Bivouac, Nick Frater, CD
Nick Frater's 11th studio album, "Bivouac," emerges as a sophisticated pop masterpiece in his prolific discography. Embarking on a thematic journey, it encapsulates the quest for solace in a woodland sanctuary amidst post-industrial Britain. Drawing melodic echoes from Bacharach, Tillbrook, McCartney, and Rundgren, Frater's songcraft resonates deeply, particularly with devotees of Ram and Wizard a True Star. Across 23 impressive tracks, "Bivouac" adeptly melds power-pop, orchestral-pop, and prog intricacies, serving as a testament to Frater's creative dedication. Embracing an ambitious collaborative spirit, he unites with melodic-rock luminaries including Roger Joseph Manning Jr. (Beck/Jellyfish), Luke Smith (Ulysses), and Joe Kane (The Poppermost), seamlessly intertwining these talents with authentic Radiophonic tape effects, Mellotron textures, and Pink Floyd's original Dark Side of the Moon synthesizer.
- Disc 1, Track: 1 - Wake Up Sleepyheads
- Disc 1, Track: 2 - The Town of Opportunities (Parts 1 and 2)
- Disc 1, Track: 3 - Mean Vincent
- Disc 1, Track: 4 - The Town of Opportunities (Part 3)
- Disc 1, Track: 5 - The Axe
- Disc 1, Track: 6 - Hello Monday!
- Disc 1, Track: 7 - Keep It Simple, Stupid
- Disc 1, Track: 8 - Heaven It Can Wait
- Disc 1, Track: 9 - Singing Kawai
- Disc 1, Track: 10 - Sixteen Houses
- Disc 1, Track: 11 - Will It Be Enough?
- Disc 1, Track: 12 - Walking the Dog
- Disc 1, Track: 13 - Don't Get Sentimental
- Disc 1, Track: 14 - Closing Time
- Disc 1, Track: 15 - Boom and Bust
- Disc 1, Track: 16 - Man Overboard
- Disc 1, Track: 17 - The Town of Opportunities (Part 4)
- Disc 1, Track: 18 - Maybe Marimbas
- Disc 1, Track: 19 - Step Into the Motorcar
- Disc 1, Track: 20 - Manifesto Man
- Disc 1, Track: 21 - Leave It to the City
- Disc 1, Track: 22 - Little Sister Moon
- Disc 1, Track: 23 - So Long, Sleepyheads
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