Ramrock Records have given us a well-deserved re-release of the previously independent offering, the divinely hypnotic Give Us Some Space single from the supreme talents of what can only be described as post-punk supergroup in the form of the wonderful Scorpio Leisure. Taking their name from the now defunct and infamous Edinburgh “attraction”, the band’s live nucleus of drummer Russell Burn (The Fire Engines/Win), bassist extraordinaire Colin J Whitson (Gin Goblins/Boots for Dancing/Voicex), guitarists Mungo Carswell (The Solid Bond) and Ricky Maymi (Brain Jonestown Massacre) with the delectable Hettie Noir on simmering sultry vocals is bolstered on the single by further post-punk luminaries in the form of Malcolm Ross (Josef K/Orange Juice) and Gareth Sager (The Pop Group/Rip, Rig & Panic).
The resultant single is one which exudes a seemingly effortless cool, the laidback dub reggae running through its core channelling iconic punk experimentalists The Clash and providing a perfect foil to quell the sizzling heat exuding from Hettie’s seductively decalescent vocal. Don’t take my word for it…
To tide you over until the release of the bands debut album, click on this handy link and purchase the track,…
RRR051 – Scorpio Leisure – Give Us Some Space EP | Scorpio Leisure | Ramrock (bandcamp.com)
While your hand is on your wallet, PayPal account, phone, or whatever handy means of payment you are using to buy the single, click on this further handy link to get yourself along to a Christmas gig to remember. Also now featureing the added goodness of Boots For Dancing…
THE SCARS XMAS SHOW – Friday 15th DEC, La Belle Angele, Edinburgh – Fretsconcerts.com
Scorpio Leisure credits on Give Us Some Space:
- Russell Burn – Production/ Piefingers/ Mixing
- Colin J Whitson – Bass/ 8 String Bass
- Hettie Noir – Vocals/Lyrics
- Gareth Sager – Space Organ
- Malcolm Ross – Surf Gtr/ Chops Guitar
- Ricky Maymi – Tubes Guitar
- Mungo Carswell – Joe Meek Guitar
- Benjamin Richards – Artwork