Songs for the Small Places is the debut album by Giant Killers and the second full length album to be released by Little Genius Music. This widely critically acclaimed album came out on January 26th 2024.
The indie-pop band are song writing duo Jamie Wortley (guitar, keys, lead vocals) and Michael Brown (bass, keys, brass, vocals). They were signed to MCA Records in 1995 where they released two singles. However, the album never saw the light of day. After a momentous 3 decades long struggle the band got their rights back and their songs have finally been getting a chance to shine with Little Genius.
At least a quarter of all proceeds from every sale through Bandcamp will go to the suicide prevention charity, Campaign Against Living Miserably.
Tracklisting
1: Around the Blocks
2: Who Am I Fooling?
3: When This Time is Over
4: Billy the Kid
5: I Hoped One Day You Would Know My Name
6: Let me In
7: This is the Time of Our Lives
8: One for Georgie
9: For the Money
10: For the Small Places
Media quotes
“The music of the future.” BBC Radio 5 Live
“A long overdue gem… they have the raconteur’s knack of painting pictures in the mind of the listener which are no less vivid for all the intervening years since the words were first written. Giant Killers are doing their bit to make all of our lives a little happier.‘ Louder than War
“Brimming with a light yet powerful energy that sweeps and swoons throughout, it feels as if Giant Killers sound may be more necessary now than ever.” The Real Ding
“An exceptional debut – this album deserves your attention.” Mezmerised
“Bursting with nostalgic 90s soundscapes and old-school synth riffs, the album is a testament to the band’s enduring creativity and musical prowess. A sonic adventure filled with catchy melodies and heartfelt storytelling.” Illustrate Magazine
“Their subtly profound indie rock compositions are a fresh breath in today’s saturated music scene.” Rock Charts News
“Their voice has aged like fine wine; there’s an emotional gravity to it now which perhaps couldn’t have been achieved if this album had dropped when initially intended. Vibrant yet reflective, full bodied yet incredibly intimate.” Music Arena
Laced with gritty lyrics and a fusion of guitar and old-school synth riffs, promiseS to captivate music enthusiasts across generations.” Curious for Music
“The world has been worse off this last quarter century by not having these deftly crafted indie gems in mass circulation.” James McMahon Music Podcast (James McMahon is the former editor of Kerrang)
“This album encapsulates the essence of ’90s indie-pop while infusing it with contemporary relevance and emotional depth.” MusikPool
“They truly don’t write them like this anymore, and Songs For the Small Places is a dizzying tapestry of human stories and vivid vignettes.” YorkCalling
“Their melodic songs with gritty lyrics and guitar sounds layered with old school synth riffs will resonate with music fans of all generations.” Music Crowns
“The enduring appeal of 90s indie rock and the melodic, yet gruff nature of their sound means that Songs for the Small Places feels as much at home today as it did 30 years ago… has a winning charm and appeal that feels timeless thanks to their affable charisma and thoughtful writing.” Clout Magazine
“A fantastic album in any age. But killer songs, poetic lyricism and perfect deliveries aside, it is also an essential document of how potent pop used to be.” Dancing About Architecture
“Takes our breath away and fills our lives with meaning and inspiration.” The Indie Dock
“Jumping onto the scene like a burst of confetti. Imagine The Byrds hosting a dance party with Blur.” First Day Deaf
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