15 Jan 2009

The Great Defector

Bell X1

BellyUp

WE SAY

Bell X1 release their fourth studio album, Blue Lights On The Runway, which will be their first since departing with Island and the follow-up to the multi-platinum Irish success of last album Flock. A soaring, joyous statement of intent from a band that have never quite achieved their potential in the UK, 'The Great Defector' is one of many strong tracks on the album. Released on their own BellyUp label, and on Yep Roc Records in the US, we hope this is the record which gets them the worldwide audience they deserve. JF

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