William The Conqueror – “Excuse Me While I Vanish” (Released 28th July 2023)

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//Chrysalis Records//

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£24.99 – 1xLP, Limited Edition Blood Red Coloured Vinyl & Entry To Instore Show

£24.99 – 1xLP, Standard Edition Vinyl & Entry To Instore Show

£13.99 – CD & Entry To Instore Show

William The Conqueror’s fourth album finds the indie-rock trio firing on all cylinders as frontman Ruarri Joseph confronts the thin line between creativity and madness, inspired by compassion for the real-life angels of the world.

Produced by the band in a playground of vintage gear and mixed by Barny Barnicott (Arctic Monkeys, Sam Fender, Kasabian), the resulting album’s ten tracks marry earworm tunes with insistent, imperious, soaring rock shapes, punctuated by chorus hooks that are simultaneously nuanced and anthemic.

Joseph’s compelling semi-spoken vocals and swamp-blues-Seattle-scuzz guitars are propelled by the rhythm section of Naomi Holmes (bass) and Harry Harding (drums) as Excuse Me While I Vanish delivers an effortlessly winning blend of melody and ensemble dynamics, the most accomplished and undeniable William The Conqueror album to date.

Tracklisting:

The puppet and the puppeteer
The bruises
Sheepskin sleeve
l.w.y.
Somebody else
Shots fired from heaven
The tether
Elsie friend
A minute’s peace
In your arms