Simon on Phil Burdett
Phil Burdett is a curious character - a prolific and gifted writer with the poetry of Nick Drake and the attitude of Oliver Reed at his drunkest.
See You later Forever is Phil's fourth release and to describe as haunting and just bewitching doesn't do it justice.
With echoes of Van Morrison, Jeff Buckley, Brian Wilson and Bob Dylan, it's a bittersweet, poignant and touching affair recalling the ultimately futile chase of a love lost, yearned for, rediscovered and eventually gone for ever.
Phil is a songwriter in the traditional sense and why he isn't more well known is beyond me and the rest of his fans.
Each of the tracks on this album takes the listener on a journey musically and lyrically just like a song should and those of us who recall the days before music was dumbed down and lyrics an afterthought for a spotty faced herbert with a PC and cubase will adore making this beautiful and moving musical journey with Phil.
Check him at www.philburdett.com
