By Chyrisse Tabone, Rock At Night Tampa
PREMIERE of video of the Speed of Sound’s “Impossible Past- Worldwide release date–April 28, 2023
Manchester underground indie band the Speed of Sound is in their fourth decade–and show no sign of stopping any time soon. They have released another video from their album The Museum of Tomorrow–this time, “Impossible Past.”
John Amstrong says: ““Nostalgia is dangerous, especially when it is for a past that never existed. If that is through being misremembered or intentionally misconstructed doesn’t make much difference; both are attempting to live in a bygone era, lusting to slavishly recreate an imagined golden age.”
Rock At Night says: With visions of textbook illustrations like dinosaurs cavorting with humans using binoculars, marching armies, and war slogans like “Make Do and Mend,” the video supports the lyrics, which point to how history is rewritten through the ages. Depending on the agenda, propaganda reinforces through the teaching of youth through textbooks–and who is left to argue to facts? Winners become losers, and atrocities are soft-pedaled. We’ve seen it all before. And the Speed of Sound are not afraid to be bitingly critical through catchy melodies and choruses. They are probably my favorite “protest band”–and they do it whilst whistling a happy tune.
As we understand, the album can be ordered in any local record store in US/Canada/UK and Europe. If the store does not have Museum Of Tomorrow , ask them to order it. Plus: If you don’t have a local record store anymore and prefer to shop via the internet, you can order it direct from Big Stir Records (with worldwide flat rate shipping).
The Speed of Sound: John Armstrong – Songwriting/Guitars/Vocals, Ann-Marie Crowley – Vocals/Guitars
Kevin Roache – Bass guitar, John Broadhurst – Drums, Henry Armstrong-Keyboards
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I grew up in a household full of rock music, studied journalism in college, and then became a scientist.Although my science career has served me well, music has always played a major role in my life. I grew up reading "Creem" magazine; I play several musical instruments as a "hobby";and it seems a camera has always been in my hand. Now, I am combining what I love the most--music and photography--serving as editor of Rock At Night. I travel between the US and UK seeking my dream! My motto: life is short...no regrets. Chyrisse
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