Various Artists: Albert’s Home For Discerning Modernists (Vol 1) Detour
A 20-band, 20-track compilation showcasing a variety of bands and acts whose musical style may differ, yet all come under the same umbrella that is Mod music. In footballing terms, outside of restrictions, these bands may not all be on the same terrace, but they’re all in the same stadium, following the same team. Albert Cummings, former member of Wasps SC London, had been running his Home For Modernists nights in Putney (The Putney Club), Brixton (Hand In Hand), and Raynes Park( The Cavern), before restrictions/lockdown conditions, where the bands/acts contributing tracks to the project have played live at Albert’s club nights. There’s a top quality line-up of Mod-related contemporary outfits featured on this CD: Superminx70, The See No Evils, The Past Tense, Lemontops, The Aim, Dirt Royal, Proper, Sha la las, Deep 6, Kite Collectors, French Boutik, The Most, The Theme, The Touch, The Scene, Dr Bird, Long Tall Shorty, Five Faces, Thee Moot, and The Face. With live music not likely to be returning any time soon, this is an excellent taster for some of the bands currently embargoed from doing what they do best. A mix of power pop, Mod, R ‘n’ B, jazz, ska and blue-eyed soul, it provides something for almost every taste. All have donated their track to the cause, as all proceeds from the sale of this limitedto-500 release are going to this year’s British Legion Poppy Appeal. When they’re gone they’re gone, so be quick. Sarge