Liverpool's legendary lost sons The Wild Swans release their eagerly-awaited second single of 2009. This new single from the reformed, revitalised Wild Swans, follows the success of the 'English Electric Lightning' 10" released on Occultation earlier this year to unanimous acclaim from both fans and the media. Fans travelled from all over the world for their summer 2009 live performances, fronted by charismatic founder, singer and songwriter Paul Simpson and also featuring Ricky Rene Maymi (Brian Jonestown Massacre), Les Pattinson (Echo and the Bunnymen), Mike Mooney (Julian Cope/Spiritualized) and Steve Beswick. Original keyboard player Ged Quinn was unable to make the live dates and was temporarily replaced by Henry Priestman (Yachts/It's Immaterial), also involved in producing both recent singles. The Wild Swans have garnered growing cult status and fans across the world since their debut single, 'The Revolutionary Spirit'/'God Forbid' was released on Zoo in 1982. Their story is one of glittering talent and promise, although often frustratingly unfulfilled. 'Liquid Mercury' shows that their time has now come; this is one of the great Liverpool singles, part of the rich tradition which the wild swans did so much to create.
Here's audioclip of Liquid Mercury & English Electric Lightning.
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