FATHER JOHN MISTY - PURE COMEDY Format:Indies Only 2LP and John Barry's The Persuaders

and John Barry's The Persuaders

joined by touring members Lee Paige and Maryam Qudus

Conceived as an attempt to document a Kenyan timeless music genre - benga - this issue is also a visual and audial tribute to the heritage of East African music

But in addition to being a continuation of their musical exorcism

The second in a series of archive releases by Cranes

FATHER JOHN MISTY - PURE COMEDY Format:Indies Only 2LP and John Barry's The PersuadersFather John Mistys Pure Comedy is a sprawling, sharply focused statement that balances satire, vulnerability and orchestral ambition. The third album from Josh Tillmans long running project turns its gaze outward, picking apart the absurdities of modern life while remaining grounded in classic songwriting craft. Across its length, Pure Comedy wrestles with big ideas belief, identity, love, culture and self delusion delivered with a mix of dry humour