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As Close as You Think by Kevin Ayers (CD, 2016)
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As Close As You Think was released in 1986, a period which is not generally considered to be Kevin at his best. This album, however, is pretty darn good. There's his trademark self-depracating humour, his whimsical lyrics, his droll vocal delivery (aided and abetted by his long-time side-kick and lead guitarist Ollie Halsall) and excellent musicianship throughout. Listening to it now, it's a reminder of the enigma of Kevin Ayers: why is he so consistently under-rated? Kevin was one of the most brilliant and successful stars of the 1970's progressive music scene (as opposed to what is these days thought of as "prog-rock"). His songwriting talents were second to none and his rich, dark-velvet baritone voice gave him a destinctive style all of his own. In some respects, Kevin Ayers gave us a glimpse of what Syd Barrett might have achieved in other, less tragic, circumstances. "As Close As You Think" is a poignant reminder of what we have lost, following Kevin's sad death. It doesn't reach the heights of "whatevershebringswesing" or "The Confessions of Doctor Dream", but it's certainly well worth the price of admission for any fan of Kevin Ayers, and a decent introduction for any newcomers.Read full review
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