Peter Perrett - Humanworld
Comments: Easily one of the best of 2019.
Artist: Peter Perrett
Rating: SUPERB
Genres: Alternative,  Indie Rock,  Singer/Songwriter
Released: 2019
Type: Album
Label: Domino
Link: Bandcamp
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Peter Perrett returns once again with Humanworld, his second album since signing to Domino. In this new chapter, Peter continues to dissect romance and politics with his trademark sense of sardonic wit and wry humour, if not with more vigour even and a palpable sense of immediacy. Peter adds, "This record has got more urgency and the songs are more concise. Don't like words such as progression but I hope this is texturally and sonically more interesting than How The West Was Won." Peter's band includes his guitar and bass playing sons Jamie and Peter Jr, drummer Jake Woodward, Jenny Maxwell (Microkorg synthesiser, viola, BVs) and Lauren Moon (keys, drums, BVs) - a tight-knit bunch who have honed this album and the previous one with choice live performances here and in Europe. Following the years of possibly having too much fun, Peter Perrett is in the process of rebuilding himself, his family, and his art. Working with his sons and fronting another great band, he's firmly back on track. Humanworld features a production credit for Peter's son Jamie who also contributes a song to the album ('Master of Destruction'); and the story of knitting a family back together following a history of chaos and addiction now takes a step closer to centre stage.
Editions:
2019 Original Release
Domino | WIG 446 | CD/Digital/Vinyl
  01. I Want Your Dreams (2:38)
  02. Once Is Enough (2:35)
03. Heavenly Day (3:15)
04. Love Comes on Silent Feet (2:23)
05. The Power Is in You (2:58)
06. Believe in Nothing (3:22)
  07. War Plan Red (3:57)
  08. 48 Crash (2:12)
  09. Walking in Berlin (2:50)
10. Love’s Inferno (3:08)
  11. Master of Destruction (3:19)
  12. Carousel (2:58)