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Before the Ruin

by: Kris Drever, John Mccusker, Roddy Woomble

September 15, 2008
As a fan of Kris Drever's "Black Water", I was a little disappointed to find that this album comes across more as a follow up to Roddy Woomble's solo work. Drever and McCusker are very much in the background, and for me the result is that Woomble's tendencies towards overwrought lyrics and under-developed melodies comes to dominate proceedings.

There are some bright spots, but to me it seems like a missed opportunity for a more balanced collaboration.

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My Secret Is My Silence

by: Roddy Woomble

September 15, 2008
A fantastic piece of work by Idlewild's frontman. In my opinion Woomble is one of the finest lyricists of his generation, his words a works of poetry in their own right and always seem to capture the mood of the song perfectly. Stand out tracks here are 'My secret is my silence' and 'Waverley Steps'. This is a must buy for fans Idlewild and people who like romance and melancholy.

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Before the Ruin [VINYL + BONUS CD] [VINYL]

by: Kris Drever, John McCusker, Roddy Woomble

September 15, 2008
A fantastic piece of work by Idlewild's frontman. In my opinion Woomble is one of the finest lyricists of his generation, his words a works of poetry in their own right and always seem to capture the mood of the song perfectly. Stand out tracks here are 'My secret is my silence' and 'Waverley Steps'. This is a must buy for fans Idlewild and people who like romance and melancholy.

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My Secret Is My Silence [Us Import]

by: Roddy Woomble

June 19, 2007
A fantastic piece of work by Idlewild's frontman. In my opinion Woomble is one of the finest lyricists of his generation, his words a works of poetry in their own right and always seem to capture the mood of the song perfectly. Stand out tracks here are 'My secret is my silence' and 'Waverley Steps'. This is a must buy for fans Idlewild and people who like romance and melancholy.