Darlin from Motorcycle Display Team, offers a different texture to what we're used to from the band. While being a slower rocker, the song's story is very MDT and deals with a tougher side of life. A 'dear-john' letter, it's written from the point of view of someone about to go through a sexual transition, and letting their current partner know what's happening. The clip for the song is the debut video for Dylan Copeland who animated and directed the clip. It was edited by Dylan's brother, Jordan. This track has been a live favourite for MDT fans for quite some time. It was recorded during the sessions for the 'Yours Probably' album. B-side to this must have record is 'Resistance is Fertile'
Darlin from Motorcycle Display Team, offers a different texture to what we're used to from the band. While being a slower rocker, the song's story is very MDT and deals with a tougher side of life. A 'dear-john' letter, it's written from the point of view of someone about to go through a sexual transition, and letting their current partner know what's happening. The clip for the song is the debut video for Dylan Copeland who animated and directed the clip. It was edited by Dylan's brother, Jordan. This track has been a live favourite for MDT fans for quite some time. It was recorded during the sessions for the 'Yours Probably' album. B-side to this must have record is 'Resistance is Fertile'
For a period, it looked like this album was doomed. In January 2016, just as the band had started to gain traction as a reckonable act from the tour supporting their previous record, plans were being made for this release. Then original bassist Matt dropped the bombshell that he was leaving the UK to live in Bulgaria, in turn leaving MDT. Drew Thompson took up bass duties for six months but the commitment needed to contribute to MDT proved too much and he amicably stepped down. With crucial gigs booked, MDT needed someone to step in fast. Jim Chapman, an old friend of the band, was asked to step in for the upcoming shows. After a couple of jams, it was clear that Jim was the perfect fit for the role of permanent MDT bassist.
With Jim in tow, the band set to finish writing for the album, giving themselves strict deadlines. They found this hugely effective and work flowed easily with lots of concepts coming from all members. Production would again be handled by Cesar Gimeno Lavin.
The themes on ‘Yours Probably’ include creationism, broken relationships, automation, the Murdoch press, parenthood, identity, Brexit, and the legacy of Margaret Thatcher. Steve’s lyrics - by turns ironic, outraged and bereft - question our quiet acceptance of the hypocrisy and injustice we see around us, as well as the silent battle of uncertainty
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