As requested, here’s the latest: I’m sifting through what I’ve put down for the recording so far and priming myself to be brutal about it … A couple of the original songs probably won’t make the cut – luckily i have a few more up my sleeve   I’ve done this, following a bit of a break, which has helped me get perspective, I think.

I wasn’t prepared for what a tedious business this recording thing is – when you do it properly. I’ve had a false start at doing an album before – I learned there that it is possible to lose control of something by taking too much (apologies to the bemused folk who got swept up in that) … lol … Apart from that I’m just used to traipsing into a mates studio somewhere, rattling through some songs – badda bing – badda bam – and there you have it! This is not the case anymore. Now I have to do it like a grown-up (sigh).

Also – though there’s nothing wrong with ambition, (in my humble opinion x) - I have to accept it’s important to be realistic – at this stage anyhoo. Lets save the exhibitionism until the day Warner Bros foot the bill! I very much want something I can take on the road when I’m done, and (alas) I can’t fit a Wurlitzer in the back of the Mondeo!

That said, tedious or not, it’s all worthwhile when all of a sudden, as I’m sitting there chewing my nails & practising facial contortions, I stumble across some shimmering gem of a sound – and I get chills for the rest of the day… There’s a few of those it’ll be interesting to see if you can spot them when it’s done!

But I can’t take all the credit … I’m working with some fab people on this, and I thank them now (as I will continue to do) for their talent & patience.

xxx Bj