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Velvet Lined Shell
''Velvet Lined Shell'' is a mini-album by the British singer Toyah Willcox, released in 2003 by her independent label Vertical Species. Background This release consists of six tracks, recorded in Toyah's hometown of Birmingham. Three of the musicians on this album, Anthony Bishop, Tim Elsenburg and Alistair Hamer, are members of the experimental rock band Sweet Billy Pilgrim. The material has a deliberately raw feel to it, and what Willcox described as a "darker direction". The singer named the likes of Nick Cave, Garbage (band), Garbage, Mogwai and Marilyn Manson amongst her newer influences. Three tracks on this album had first appeared on the 2002 Extended play, EP ''Little Tears of Love'', which was sold exclusively via Willcox's website, and strictly limited to 1000 signed copies. One track from that EP, the Tim Elsenburg composition "Experience", does not feature on this album. ''Velvet Lined Shell'' was included in the ''Toyah Solo'' CD box set in February 2020. The follow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toyah Willcox
Toyah Ann Willcox (born 18 May 1958) is an English singer-songwriter, actress, and television presenter. In a career spanning more than 40 years, she has had eight top 40 singles, released over 20 albums, written two books, appeared in over 40 stage plays and 10 feature films, and voiced and presented numerous television shows. Between 1977 and 1983, Willcox fronted the eponymous band Toyah (band), Toyah, before embarking on a solo career in the mid-1980s. At the Brit Awards 1982, Willcox was nominated for Brit Award for Best New Artist, British Breakthrough Act, and Brit Award for British Female Solo Artist, Best Female Solo Artist. She was nominated a further two times in this category in 1983, and in 1984. Her hit singles, which she co-wrote, include "It's a Mystery (Toyah song), It's a Mystery", "Thunder in the Mountains" and "I Want to Be Free (Toyah song), I Want to Be Free". Willcox is married to English guitarist Robert Fripp. Early life Willcox was born on 18 May 1958 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
