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Paul Symons: Spaceman

Those who know Paul Symons might say he’s a typical Westie - quietly conservative and a bit of a rebel at the same time, determined to see things through, doesn’t suffer fools gladly, loyal, a tough guy but loves his woman to bits too. Such character traits areall present on this little beauty of an album, where Symons has done everything from the whimsical sculptures for the cover art to the neat country/blues/rock songwriting, geetar playing, slide overdubs, vocals, dedications and enigmatic liner notes. (A tip: leave the disc running after the last track has finished.) He also owns the vintage bus and truck in the cover photos. This is the kind of album we welcome from the likes of Guy Clark “rooted firmly in the singer’s own world, no bullshit, nicely crafted songs with meaning and wry humour”, cool instrumentals, all his own work. The most honest album I’ve heard in a long time and anyone who can title a modest slide guitar instrumental Tomato Soup is alright by me. Available via www.spaceman.net

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