GALILEO 7, THE – There Is Only Now {Damaged Goods} How the fuck have I missed this band when this is their sixth album in a ten-year career? You get 12 tracks from this British Garage Power-Pop quartet that’s tinged with Psychedelia and, if you dig THE WHO at their most concise jamming on BEATLES tracks circa ‘White Album’, then you’ll run over razor wire with bare feet to hear this. Opening with what sounds like Gregorian Chant before launching into the wonderful ‘Everything Is Everything Else’ that’s all cranked guitars, ringing keys and soaring vocals. I’m hooked!! Other goodies include ‘There Is Only Now’ that could be the best song that TEENAGE FANCLUB never wrote had they employed a skillful Hammond organist, ‘Crooked Smile’ that emphasizes THE WHO vibe and ‘The World Looks Different Today’ that’s like a lost BIG STAR ‘Third’ outtake, while highlight is ‘Slipping Away’ with its pounding beat, classic Power-Pop vocal and guitars flying in all directions. There’s not a duffer here; a couple of the tracks have lead vocals taken by keyboardist Viv (including the rollicking ‘I Dream Of Sleep’ that deserves a mention) which keeps the variation and attention at a maximum, the musicianship is stellar, the songwriting even higher and the vibe is through the roof. I like – lots!! (11.07.19)