“The Methadone Of Time”, my brand new release for 2021, comprises a suite of fourteen songs written entirely during the first lockdown period of the 2020 pandemic.

Aside from COVID-19 itself, so much happened during this time to pique any self-respecting songwriter’s interest. “Gotcha” journalism, a particularly tragic death on the street in Minneapolis, political hubris and self-aggrandisement, all these and more took place during this relatively short period of time. Even binge-watching TV became a part of daily life, and so had to come under the spotlight!

“The Methadone Of Time” is issued in memory of two late friends; Paul Marshall, an old bandmate from Raiders’ days in Leeds, and Clive Selwood who died in June 2020. Clive, together with John Peel, was the guy who back in ’69 gave me the opportunity to get my music onto vinyl. Had it not been for Clive, it’s highly doubtful Beau would have ever got off the ground, much less still be producing today.

I owe him, John, and Clive’s late wife Shurl-gurl a huge debt of gratitude.

“The Methadone Of Time” is available as we speak from download sites around the world (including of course iTunes and the Amazons). It’s also streaming on Spotify, Deezer, YouTube and all your other favourite streaming services.

I hope you enjoy it!

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Cherry Red’s official video to promote the album is “The Felon”, in which a founder member of COVID-19 talks frankly about the group’s aims!

You have been warned...

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This is what reviewers said of Beau’s 2020 collection, “The Magic Of Public Relations”…

“Amusing, satirical with a snap when called-for, this Sancho Panza of the Harmony conjures the ethos of these crazy times.”
Brian R. Banks – It’s Psychedelic Baby (Slovenia)

“We need voices like Beau’s so hand him a tuxedo, a handful of cash and let him do his thing. You’ll all be better.”
Dagger Zine (USA)

“…in the tradition of Jonathan Swift, offering pithy and incisive commentaries on topical issues … He’d never say it himself, but this is absolute genius.”
Mike Davies – folking.com (UK)

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