“Early Tom Waits meets Ben Folds” The Independent

"It's important for a band to be able to surprise you. Over the years since their formation, Bedford's Buzzard Lope have been nothing if not surprising." 405

“Rueful yet defiant lyrics and classy, expansive arrangements… The sonic equivalent of an expensive suit marked, on closer inspection, with cigarette holes and whiskey stains.” Beardy Magazine

“Melodic pop nuggets.” Adequacy Magazine

“The loveliest, sublime music you'll hear anywhere.” The Hit Sheet

Buzzard Lope are set to release their stunningly elusive debut album Pyrrhic Victories on Monday 18 November. Out on the Bedford outfits' own label Lost Toys Records, the album is a respectful nod to the husky romanticism of Tom Waits combined with the band's own brand of musical dexterity.

From the self-deprecating folk jazz of 'Peak Of Evolution', to the sublime single 'East By East' and the slow burning majesty of 'The Dry Eyes Of E H Gombrich', Pyrrhic Victories masterfully blends frontman Roger Illingworth's distinctly husky vocal, reminiscent of Mark Lanegan, Adam Jarvis' brooding double bass and Raphael Saib's impeccable drumming. The band recorded, mixed, produced and mastered the album themselves, retaining a signature style that refuses to be defined; it dives from towering emotional cliffs into quagmires of self-effacing humour.

Buzzard Lope is an alt-pop trio from Bedford, Birmingham and Brazil, who bonded over long drives round Europe in the rain, crammed in an old estate car with just their manager, keyboard, drum kit and double bass to keep them sane. A shared love of Waits sealed the deal for this trio's earthy, layered sound. Add a dash of Dresden Dolls aggression to the mix and you’re somewhere close. The band have already shown their musical might with teaser track 'Millstone' that delights in Stereolab-esque bombast and playfulness. You can download the track free from the band's Bandcamp now.

ALBUM PURCHASE LINK HERE

WATCH THE VIDEO FOR LATEST SINGLE 'EAST IS EAST' NOW;

TRACKLISTING:

1. Peak of Evolution

2. Walk Don't Run

3. Blue Arsed Fly

4. Pyrrhic Victories

5. Girls in the Straw

6. The Dry Eyes of E H Gombrich

7. East by East

8. Jugged Hare

9. Continuum

10. Fag Ash Crow

11. Blue Bow

LINE UP:

Roger Illingworth – vocals, piano

Adam Jarvis – double bass

Raphael Saib – drums

Gill Sandell – accordian, Oberheim

Pete Thompson – guitar

LIVE DATES:

Thu 21st Nov @ Servant Jazz Quarters, London (Album Launch Party)

LINKS:

• www.facebook.com/buzzardlope

• bandcamp.buzzardlope.com

• www.twitter.com/buzzardlope

• www.losttoysrecords.com