I think “orchestral gypsy pop” is the most irritating definition I read of how Marc Almonds first Album since his Accident in 2004 sounds. I understand the “orchestral” part of this statement – the album sounds as opulent as you would expect from an experienced showman as Marc Almond. But the “gypsy” part is more difficult, since the album is far away from any Gypsy Groove hecticness. However if you take the on-the-road lifestyle of a gypsy into account this statement might be right. Almonds album sounds like a story told by a worldly wise man standing on the stage of a variety show, backed by a big band. And this is exactly what you would expect judging only by the title.

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