Fragile Diamond by Howl Griff

Howl Griff's third album has been ecstatically received by reviewers. See http://howlgriff.com/press.html for more but here's a taste:

The Line Of Best Fit's Steve Lampiris gives it 8.5 out of 10: "HG sprinkle cuteness where it fits into the compositions but leave them alone when it doesn’t... This careful equilibrium carries over into the lyrics... clever puns push the song beyond aww-shucks novelty... further validating Howl Griff’s way with cuteness that their peers seem to lack... effortlessly marrying indie rock and the endearing songwriting. In other words, you can be adorable without descending into hipster irony."

Louder Than War's Adrian Bloxham says "Trust me on this, you should hear this band. It’s an album you should have for the car for that interminable drive to work, it should be playing as you look out of the window on a cold winter's day holding a mug of tea. It’s there for you to hear, and your life will be a tiny bit shinier for hearing it"...

Stuff magazine gives it 4 out of 5: "The perfect antidote to autumn's inexorable onset, the third album by the Anglo-Welsh-American psychedelic rockers (their words) is warm, fuzzy and saturated with summery charm. Stick it on and pretend it's still June"...

Echoes and Dust's Martyn Coppack hails “A cornucopia of delightful songs that straddles boundaries, a smorgasbord of riffs, melodies and psych... A return to the old master style of Brian Wilson, The Kinks and Syd Barrett with an album that doesn’t let up from the get-go. It’s a crime that songs like this don’t top the charts anymore... A splendid time is guaranteed for all... Purely lovely”...

7bit Arcade's David Gould enjoys “A gracious album with much heart and soul… the band revel in the tender simplicity of the songs; a defiant joy resonating throughout all the compositions… soars with exquisite vocal harmonies… a coherent release, both warm and enduring. Here’s to the future of Welsh psychedelia”...

Helen Todner at With Guitars calls it “Deep, rich, and filled with variety. Each song has its own unique signature sound ranging from 70s electro rock to folk to pop. The album evolves as you listen to it, leading you further into the band's life-stories. 9/10”...

The Jitty ask “Is it any good? You better believe it. There are several great moments… all-killer-no-filler, every song rich with hooks in its own style. While it lives up to its psychedelic epithet, the album is friendly enough that it's incredibly difficult not to find something good on there, regardless of your taste”...

Rocksucker's Jonny Abrams says “It delights frequently. Authoritative, neat songwriting... graceful, stately and reflective... smart, energetic jangle-pop... absolutely gorgeous... flippin' marvellous”...

Raw Ramp Mag's Neil Mach says it “Gives each listener a love bath. Aromatic, healthy and healing… retains the noble heart of pop… grand and quite indispensible… hugely gratifying… a classic… perfection.”

Tracklist

1.	You Don't Have To Leave On Your Own	4:01

2.	Fragile Diamond	3:13

3.	Sharkfins in the Sky	2:55

4.	Radio Revolution	3:07

5.	Runaround	2:58

6.	Meet My Maker	5:20

7.	Puppet Operation Time	4:09

8.	She Walks On By The Flame	3:27

9.	Rose Of Emily	3:43

10.	FÜßßBÜKKËR	3:17

11.	International Dateline	3:18

12.	Everything	6:03

Credits

released October 15, 2012

All songs by Howl Griff.
Words and music (c) Howl Griff 2012
Recorded at The Fold Studios, London SE23, summer 2011
Produced by Howl Griff
Mixed by The Fold

Vocals, guitars, keyboards: Hywel Griff
Guitars, vocals: Gary Parkinson
Bass, vocals: Steve Kennedy
Drums, percussion: Nick Moore

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