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01. The Magnificent Tape Band - Let The Church Say
02. The Magnificent Tape Band - Danger
03. The Magnificent Tape Band - When I Saw You
04. The Magnificent Tape Band - Requiem
05. The Magnificent Tape Band - Heading Towards Catastrophe
06. The Magnificent Tape Band - Not That Kind Of Woman
07. The Magnificent Tape Band - Black Tiger
08. The Magnificent Tape Band - Pantomime
ARTIST
TITLE
The Subtle Art of Distraction
FORMAT
CD

LABEL
CATALOG #
ATACD 010CD ATACD 010CD
GENRE
RELEASE DATE
3/28/2025

Originally released in 2018. The Magnificent Tape Band are the alter egos of ATA Records founders Neil Innes and Pete Williams, who were the creative driving force behind the debut album by The Sorcerers, for which they wrote and produced all the tracks as well as contributing bass and guitar performances. Sheffield born, Rachel Modest developed her unique vocal ability within the churches and gospel choirs of her local community. Now based in Leeds she has developed a powerful and soulful vocal style that takes inspiration from artists such as Madeleine Bell, Dee Dee Warwick, Dusty Springfield, and at times delivers a performance that resembles the falsetto of The Delfonics' William Hart. Taking inspiration from the more abstract end of the soul spectrum that has been a richly tapped vein for hip-hop producers, The Magnificent Tape Band aim to create an evocative tapestry of sound that pulls together psychedelic soul with British library music to create a distinctly dramatic sounding record. Recorded on original '60s equipment, using vintage instruments, The Subtle Art Of Distraction immediately brings to mind the more experimental psychedelic soul records of the late-'60s/early seventies by incorporating driving clavinet, loping drums and swirling organ and Mellotron alongside Rachel Modest's ethereal vocals. Recorded in a disused garage on the outskirts of Leeds, The Subtle Art Of Distraction uses an array of vintage equipment to create a dark musical landscape that underpins Rachel Modests powerful vocal delivery.