Press Release:
Having released Former Cell Mates’ 2008 full length ’Who’s Dead & What’s To Pay?’ for Australia/ NZ, we’re excited to announce details of the band’s forthcoming new album, ‘Presented As A Work Of Fiction’.
With this third album UK 3-piece Former Cell Mates have come of age, finally delivering on all they have promised up until now. This is their masterpiece – melodic punk (showing a nod to singer / guitarist David Lee Burdon’s previous band Leatherface) getting hit side-on by a healthy dose of whiskey soaked rock (a la Lucero, Drive By Truckers, Hold Steady) and even a touch of soul spilling from Davey’s emotive and raw vocals. The song writing is complemented by the addition of a brass section and piano, adding plenty of dynamic and a fresh dimension to the melancholy rock they’ve become known for. ‘Presented As A Work Of Fiction’ is not only a collection of the finest songs Former Cell Mates have written to date, but is also the album that should see them gain the recognition this band deserves.
Former Cell Mates head to mainland Europe for an extensive tour next month and promise to hit Australia before the year is out. ‘Presented As A Work Of Fiction’ LP/ CD will be out April 25th via Poison City Records.
