FYC - BEST AMERICANA ALBUM
BENEATH THE NEON GLOW
I very much feel like this album was about exploring all the different parts that make me, me. I've done a lot of journeying into who I am. Realising that We're not ever just one thing, we're constantly changing and learning, growing, for me - becoming a parent,” (I had my son around the time of my last album). “All of that has channelled into my songwriting
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Elles Bailey, the inspirational, award winning, smokey voiced chanteuse who has powered her way to the forefront of the British Americana and Roots scenes in recent years, has released her 4th studio album ‘Beneath the Neon Glow’ and is embarking on her largest UK tour to date. ‘Beneath The Neon Glow’ has had glowing reviews across the board and hit number #12 in the Official Album Charts, #1 in the UK Official Blues Charts, #2 in the UK Official Americana Charts, & #3 in the UK Official Independent Charts. All of this is on the back of Elles picking up Live act of the year for the second year running at the UK Americana Awards, and Vocalist of the year for the 2nd year running at the UK Blues Awards.
‘Beneath The Neon Glow’, her first album released under Cooking Vinyl, is an exploration of love's myriad forms. Through lyrically vulnerable and brutally honest songwriting, she delves into the depths of heartbreak, the resilience of friendship, and the enduring power of love that spans a lifetime. With beautifully uplifting melodies and first class instrumentation from her incredible live band, this record captures the essence of all the shades of love that have shaped Bailey's life and she fearlessly navigates through the spectrum of human emotion, offering listeners an intimate glimpse into her journey. ​
Beneath The Neon Glow Album Notes
Elles Bailey
Produced and mixed by Dan Weller
Engineered by Peter Miles and Jamie Ward
Recorded at Middle Farm Studios, Devon
Extra Recording at 13 Sound Studios, Kewstoke
Mastered by Dick Beetham at 360 Sound, Hastings
Vocals - Elles Bailey
Guitars - Joe Wilkins
Piano, Wurlitzer, Clavinet and Hammond - Jonny Henderson
Bass - Matthew Waer
Drums and Percussion - Matthew Jones
Gang Vocals on “Ballad of a broken dream” - Joe Wilkins, Dan Weller, Liam Cromby, Demi Marriner and Elles Bailey
Finger snaps on “Leave the light on” - Elles Bailey, Matthew Jones and Jonny Henderson
Extra Hand Claps - Elles Bailey, Dan Weller, Demi Marriner
Background Vocals - Liam Cromby
Tracks 1-3, 5, 6 and 10
Background Vocals - Demi Marriner
Tracks 1-6 and 10
Background Vocals - Katey Brooks
Tracks 7-9
Pedal Steel - Holly Carter
Tracks 3, 5 and 10
Saxophone - Pete Fraser
Tracks 4 and 7
Harmonica - Cormac Neeson
Tracks 1 and 5
Artwork by Alicia Raitt at Milk and Bone Design
Photography by Rob Blackham | Blackham Images
Styling by Vera Black
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Enjoy the ride (Elles Bailey, Ashton Tucker, Will Edmunds)
Ballad of a broken dream (Elles Bailey, Tamara Stewart)
Leave the light on (Elles Bailey, Will Edmunds)
1972 (Elles Bailey, Willie Morrison, Jess Grommet)
Silhouette in a sunset (Elles Bailey, JT Nero)
Truth ain’t gonna save us (Elles Bailey, Matt Owens)
If this is love (Elles Bailey, Tamara Stewart, Joe Wilkins)
Let it burn (Elles Bailey, Katey Brooks)
Love yourself (Elles Bailey, Joe Wilkins)
Turn off the news (Elles Bailey, Ashton Tucker)
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