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This is a terrific 5-star album by Welsh rockers Panic Room. The songwriting is peerless, and in Anne-Marie Helder they have a true star fronting them. Quite why they are languishing on an indie label like Firefly/Voiceprint rather than a major like Universal or Warners is beyond me. There are so many tracks I love here - the epic title "Satellite", the moody "Dark Star", the folky "Sunshine" in particular. There is also the bizarre and controversial "I Am A Cat". This is a jokey song which I thought I was going to hate but which I really like. It's very British and for some reason reminds me of Cockney Rebel circa "Mr Soft" (but don't let that put you off). Anne-Marie informed us that the song was popular with kids and grandparents! Certainly it was a sight to see her strutting the stage singing about "wild pussy"! Even if you don't care for this track, the album is so good you still need to get it. You can listen to the songs at the band's website
Catch the band live and you won't fail to be impressed by how tight the playing is. The next tour has been announced and the dates are on the picture above.
The album is beautifully produced. Artwork by Amy Teslin-Davies is also impressive.
Standard CD versions are available from the usual outlets. A double disc version with four extra gems (the "Little Satellite") is available at gigs and from the band's website .
This band really is quite a discovery. Don't pass up the opportunity to see them.
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