ballboy are a four-piece Scot-pop band from Edinburgh. Very particular about the lowercase 'b' in their name, the band are known better for their alternately humorous and mournful lyrics, and the delivery thereof, than the originality of their understated pop. (Reference points: The Wedding Present, Housemartins, Lucksmiths, the Sarah Records catalog.) At points their uncouth crassness borders on
ballboy are a four-piece Scot-pop band from Edinburgh. Very particular about the lowercase 'b' in their name, the band are known better for their alternately humorous and mournful lyrics, and the delivery thereof, than the originality of their understated pop. (Reference points: The Wedding Present, Housemartins, Lucksmiths, the Sarah Records catalog.) At points their uncouth crassness borders on
Earlier this week I was introduced to Ballboy by chainsaw.I can't thank him enough.Nor can I recommend this band and the album I picked up, Club Anthems, more. My current favorite track is "Essential Wear For Future Trips To Space". It brought me to tears. That's a good thing.The album in its entirety is spectacular. I'm still soaking it in, but at $10 USD used, shipping included, I scored me a...