Snowgoose - The Making of You [ORANGE VINYL IMPORT] – New LP

The follow-up to their critically acclaimed debut, “Harmony Springs”, sees the songwriting duo of guitarist Jim McCulloch and singer Anna Sheard supported by a who’s who of Scottish pop music, including members of Belle and Sebastian, The Pearlfishers, and Teenage Fanclub. Tracing a line through ‘60s West Coast psychedelia and early ‘70s folk-rock, Snowgoose create something both timeless and unique, music which transcends its influences to assert itself as modern and forward thinking.

“The Making of You” represents a new chapter in the Snowgoose story. While their 2012 debut was largely written by former Soup Dragons guitarist Jim, the new songs see Anna step forward as a lyricist and melodist. The result of this collaboration between the pair is a record of rare beauty, one moment intimate, the next utterly exuberant. Jim says, “When we made the first album, I brought the bulk of the material to the party, written and ready to go. This time round, we decided to write together and it soon became clear that not only is Anna a peerless singer, she is also a wonderful lyricist. “During the writing process, I was - as usual - listening to a swirling melting pot of artists, from Spanky And Our Gang, through Fleetwood Mac, to France Gall and Jobim. Anna was pregnant during the writing and recording process and I think all of those influences - musical and personal - spill out of the speakers, adding something undefinable to the Snowgoose sound.’ Anna adds, “Jim makes song writing look easy. There is nobody else I would rather sit beside to share ideas. He deems absolutely nothing an odd suggestion and, believe me, I made a few of those. “Jim offered all the support and encouragement I required to allow me the courage to begin song writing, and together we forged an unbreakable artistic connection. He is my musical kindred spirit. It’s been a long time since Snowgoose shared any music - these new songs feel ready to find their way in the world.” Novelist Ian Rankin, who declared Snowgoose’s debut one of the best albums of 2012, says, “I was a huge fan of the first Snowgoose album and I'm equally excited by the follow-up. Such warmth and emotion, with great performances by the musicians and singer Anna Sheard. Fairport Convention, the Incredible String Band, Pentangle and more come to mind, but Snowgoose add a lyricism and delicacy of their own.” Del Amitri frontman Justin Currie adds, “Jim McCulloch and Anna Sheard, with their troupe of Scottish alternative pop royalty, have made the kind of record that saved the easy listening genre in the early seventies. Think Sandy Denny crashing into a Jimmy Webb session armed with delicate west coast melodies and a little bag of very modern anxiety.” credits released June 26, 2020 Anna Sheard - vocals Jim McCulloch (Soup Dragons/BMX Bandits/Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan) - guitars/vocals/melodica/percussion WITH: Raymond McGinley (Teenage Fanclub) - guitars Dave McGowan (Belle & Sebastian/Teenage Fanclub) – bass Stevie Jones (Sound of Yell/El Hombre Trajeado/Arab Strap/RM Hubbert) - bass/double bass Stuart Kidd (The Wellgreen/Euros Childs/Jonny/BMX Bandits) - drums/vocals/percussion Chris Geddes (Belle & Sebastian) – keyboards Ken McCluskey (The Bluebells) - harmonica Tim Davidson (Camera Obscura/Traceyanne & Danny/Alasdair Roberts & Friends) - lap steel Davie Scott (The Pearlfishers) - string arrangementsArranged By [String Arrangement] – Davie Scott* Bass – Dave McGowan Bass, Double Bass – Stevie Jones Drums, Vocals, Percussion – Stuart Kidd Guitar – Raymond McGinley Guitar, Vocals, Keyboards [Melodica], Percussion – Jim McCulloch Harmonica – Ken McCluskey* Keyboards – Chris Geddes Lap Steel Guitar – Tim Davidson (3) Vocals – Anna Sheard Orange vinyl is a limited run of 1000. Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on Pocket Share on Reddit Share on Facebook Share on Email Snowgoose is comprised of guitarist Jim McCulloch and singer Anna Sheard. The band is supported by an array of muusicians, including members of Teenage Fanclub and Belle & Sebastian. Tracing a line through ‘60s West Coast psychedelia and early ‘70s folk-rock. Todat the group has announced their second album The Making of You will be released in North America on July 24th on Ba Da Bing and May 22 on Glass Modern in Europe. The Making of You represents a new chapter in the Snowgoose story. While their 2012 debut was largely written by former Soup Dragons guitarist Jim, the new songs see Anna step forward as a lyricist and melodist. Jim says, “When we made the first album, I brought the bulk of the material to the party, written and ready to go. This time round, we decided to write together and it soon became clear that not only is Anna a peerless singer, she is also a wonderful lyricist.” “During the writing process, I was – as usual – listening to a swirling melting pot of artists, from Spanky And Our Gang, through Fleetwood Mac, to France Gall and Antonio Jobim. Anna was pregnant during the writing and recording process and I think all of those influences – musical and personal – spill out of the speakers, adding something undefinable to the Snowgoose sound.” Anna adds, “Jim makes song writing look easy. There is nobody else I would rather sit beside to share ideas. He deems absolutely nothing an odd suggestion and, believe me, I made a few of those” Jim offered all the support and encouragement I required to allow me the courage to begin song writing, and together we forged an unbreakable artistic connection. He is my musical kindred spirit. It’s been a long time since Snowgoose shared any music – these new songs feel ready to find their way in the world.” Novelist Ian Rankin, who declared Snowgoose’s debut one of the best albums of 2012, says, “I was a huge fan of the first Snowgoose album and I’m equally excited by the follow-up. Such warmth and emotion, with great performances by the musicians and singer Anna Sheard. Fairport Convention, the Incredible String Band, Pentangle and more come to mind, but Snowgoose add lyricism and delicacy of their own.” Del Amitri frontman Justin Currie adds, “Jim McCulloch and Anna Sheard, with their troupe of Scottish alternative pop royalty, have made the kind of record that saved the easy listening genre in the early seventies. Think Sandy Denny crashing into a Jimmy Webb session armed with delicate west coast melodies and a little bag of very modern anxiety.” SNOWGOOSE: Anna Sheard – vocals Jim McCulloch (Soup Dragons) – guitars/vocals/melodica/percussion with: Raymond McGinley (Teenage Fanclub) – guitars Dave McGowan (Teenage Fanclub) – bass Stevie Jones (Sound of Yell) – bass/double bass Stuart Kidd (The Wellgreen) – drums/vocals/percussion Chris Geddes (Belle & Sebastian) – keyboards Ken McCluskey (The Bluebells) – harmonica Tim Davidson (Camera Obscura) – lap steel Davie Scott (The Pearlfishers) – string arrangements