If Decimate is ‘a kind of love song’ as David Ford would have it, then it is a tough love indeed. A lover willing to share the load in a triumph of bittersweet pop, Decimate is released on Independiente on October 8th.
The buoyant Motown vibe of Smokey Robinson, and the vibrant strings of a beaten up ‘Moondance’ contrast the lyrical themes of souls in need of salvation. Mixed by Ben Allen (Gnarls Barkley) for it’s single release, Decimate epitomises the confident production and defiant wisdom of Ford’s engaging new album. The b-side Boy Most Likely To is a heartfelt acoustic ballad showcasing Ford’s innate songwriting gift. The digital bundle will also include a bonus demo version of the a-side.
Having garnered critical acclaim both here and in the US for his vitriolic home studio debut I Sincerely Apologise For The Trouble I Have Caused, David Ford releases his second album Songs For The Road, on October 15th on Independiente. Currently available as a download only release it has already built remarkable ‘word of mouth’ support. It currently occupies the Number One spot on the iTunes Folk Chart, and is at Number Four in the 7Digital album chart with all of the album’s 9 tracks in their Top Ten downloads.
Ford embarks on a nationwide tour next month, culminating in a headline show at The Shepherds Bush Empire on October 27th.David Ford UK Live Dates:OCTOBER 8th LEEDS, Brudenell Social 9th BIRMINGHAM, Glee Club 10th NORTHAMPTION, Soundhaus 11th STOCKTON, Georgian Theatre 12th STOKE, Sugarmill 25th GLASGOW, King Tuts 26th MANCHESTER, Academy 27th LONDON, Shepherds Bush Empire