Big thanks for all the love and support that Pilgrims Progress has been given; it’s come generously, and sometimes quite unexpectedly, from all over the world. It had been a while since Strangefolk, so we didn’t know which way it would go. We’ve all been totally blown away.
Looking ahead, the good news is there’s a movie project definitely in the pipes, due to start early next year. The flip side, however, (yea- you know there’s always a flip, with this pesky duality business- life/death, day/night, weed/brain damage), the flip is that we have to postpone touring for a while. We’ve had masses of requests for the band to perform all over the world, so we’re really sorry. The gigs so far have been amazing, so thanks to everyone who came along and sang Peter Pan R.I.P at the top of their voices.
Apologies also that this announcement has taken a while, (though, surely you folks must used to it by now?), schedules being what they are, the decision has been hanging in the balance for a couple of months, waiting for news on the flick. Moving forward, there will be exciting things happening, and of course, more detailed information as things roll forward with the film, so we’ll stay hooked up on the website.
Crispian gives an in-depth 7 part interview to faceculture.tv talking about the band, music, religion, reincarnation, family life and much much more…definitely worth a gander..
Due to a manufacturing error some of the first run Pilgrim’s Progress CDs have an incorrect tracklisting (hold on to these they’ll be like gold dust in future!). The tracklisting on these albums suggest they have 3 bonus tracks that are not actually on the disc. If you own one of these albums you can now claim the additional 3 tracks…
Issue 6 of the Strange Folk Fanzine is now available for download.
Featuring..
* an exclusive interview with the band
* a competition to win a signed boxset
* a look back at Kula Shaker cover songs
* an in depth review of Pilgrims Progress
“..three-part harmonies and sweeping strings ensure it always feels like more than the sum of it’s parts.” Q magazine **** (4 stars)
“Pilgrims Progress is a stunning return.” Soundcheck Magazine 9/10
“Pilgrims Progress really shines is in its rare ability to present the sounds of another era in a setting that feels mature, fresh, current and progressive. It is a leap forward for both Kula Shaker and for modern rock and roll in general.” Obscure Sound 9/10
“…an outing built on mature songwriting and solid technical performances.” Slant Magazine **** (4 stars)
“…there is something celebratory and triumphant in this music, a positivity all too rare in today’s music.” The Music Fix 8/10
“…Crispian Mills is on top form vocally and his calm, soothing voice echoes out in that Jeff Buckley manner, where lyrics need not be award-winning, giving the sheer strength and natural ability of Mills. Beautiful violins and orchestral appearances throughout make this a gentle introduction to the all new Kula Shaker experience. ” Altsounds 8/10
“KS decided to find out definitively what they were capable of. And impressively enough, they pull it off.” Drowned in Sound 7/10
“A very decent fourth album which might even win them some new fans.” BBC
The band are playing at the Relentless Garage tonight in London. If you’ve taken any snaps, share them with everyone else by uploading them to the bands Fan Photos Flickr group:
