Wïlderman - Never Ready

With such a strong musical heritage (son of Carleen Anderson and grandson of James Brown’s right-hand man, Bobby Byrd), it should come as no surprise that Wïlderman’s output oozes class. But ‘Never Ready’ doesn’t find Bobby Anderson (for it is he) relying on any favours.

It announces itself immediately with a marauding, fuzz-soaked riff which both intrigues and batters the ears. You’re not sure listening to the end is going to be good for you, but your mischievous side can’t help itself. From the second verse on, Wïlderman wails and emotionally implores the subject of the song. ‘You keep it righteous,’ he says, advice he himself follows before disappearing as abruptly as he arrived. Two minutes and ten seconds of mighty magnificence and one of the most compelling songs of the year.

Never Ready is released digitally on 19th November through Colorama Records