Dentures Out

by The Proclaimers

Overview

Twelve records into a multi-decade career, the Proclaimers still have plenty to say. While the Scottish duo's signature amalgam of rock, folk, soul, and country remains relatively unchanged, their reflections of contemporary life in the U.K. -- politically, socially, and personally -- are as fiery as ever. On their previous outing, 2018's Angry Cyclist, identical twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid mixed in a handful of topically themed cuts, most notably railing against Brexit and Donald Trump. 2022's Dentures Out is a different beast altogether, and one with an overtly progressive agenda. Sung with gusto in the Reids' trademark harmonies, songs like "The World That Was" and the title track deride a backward-looking society clinging to old world nostalgia. Set against a deceptively sunny melody, "News to Nietzsche" charts a path to the world's end while the sweeping "Things as They Are" offers a cleverly scathing condemnation against vanity and power. Dentures Out may have an agenda, but that doesn't mean it's not an enjoyable romp with plenty of heart. If anything, the shoddy state of the world serves as an adrenaline boost to a band who hardly needed it. The Proclaimers have been making throaty, passionate records since the late '80s and they lean into this one with as much zeal as ever. ~ Timothy Monger

Product Details

Release Date:	01/27/2023
Label:	Cooking Vinyl
UPC:	0711297536416
Rank:	144432

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Proclaimers   Primary Artist
Steven Christie   Keyboards
Garry John Kane   Bass
Tanwen Evans   Violin
Carly Stone   Viola
Andrew Walters   Violin
Sean Genockey   Guitar (Electric)
Charlie Reid   Guitar (Acoustic),Vocals
Craig Reid   Vocals
Nathan Stone   Cello
Clive Jenner   Percussion,Drums
Zac Ware   Guitar (Electric),Pedal Steel

Technical Credits

Kenny MacDonald   Management
Jack Boston   Engineer
Andrew Walters   String Arrangements
Lewis MacDonald   Design
Ed Woods   Mastering
Craig Reid   Composer
Dave Eringa   Producer,Mixing
Murdo MacLeod   Photography