Album Review

The Charlatans – My Foolish Pride

• 20th Sep 2010

Sometimes as a band it is your inadvertent decisions that define you. With Madchester mainstays, The Charlatans, it is the choice of sauntering, lush indie rattle of new single ‘Foolish Pride’ that serves as a personal and intimately reflective number, is also a wider ranging shot at the growing hostilities in the world.

The song can be seen as a celebration of the contribution of the pulsing and deft percussion from Jon Brookes, who, right from the off instils a sturdy toe-tapping combo, setting a sprightly tone. Given that this founding member recently collapsed on stage in Philadelphia, just as The Charlatans were re-affirming their reputation in America, it is a timely reminder of Brooke’s value to the band, as a robust and steady drummer.

This sauntering pop sprinkled single shows up the resilience and versatility of this longstanding Madchester surviving outfit. It’s just a shame that it often takes an unfortunate occurrence for you to fully appreciate the contribution of someone in a band.

Of course, Tim Burgess is sincere and clear in his vocal delivery, as always, but he won’t mind taking a backseat in this song.

Rating: 4/5