Manchester-based collective Caulbearers presents their debut album ‘Come Back Home‘, released by Single Cell Recordings, off the back of a sell-out album launch gig at The Carlton Club. Sounding a rallying call for unity at the grassroots level and resistance to forces intent on dividing us, this follows the singles ‘Next World’, ‘Twisted Cord’ and the latest, ‘Brothers At The Wheel’.
The album title explores the notion of what home is. What can we come back to: is ‘home’ land, family, roots and heritage? The sum of our experiences and connections we make? Or the identities we claim, whether of sexuality, gender, politics or belief? Are they part of us, or masks that give a sense of belonging, purpose and identity? Can we feel at home in the world and within ourselves without them?
From the chorus of angelic voices that heralds the opening of ‘Harpses’ to the celebratory funk of closing track ‘Once Inseparable’, ‘Come Back Home’ journeys into the underworld of the human psyche, exploring the tensions between self, soul and society. Along the way, it moves through themes of inner turmoil, protest, colonialism, initiation and spirituality, before surfacing in the gratitude and resilience of ‘Burst Through The Borders’, finally finding solace, deeper connection and a sense of “home” as the album closes.
Alongside its inward journey, the album turns its anger on the steeply hierarchical society of the UK and elsewhere: a system so woven into the fabric of daily life that it has become almost invisible, and so escapes the scorn it deserves while easier targets take the blame.
“The madness that will save us… An incredible kaleidoscope that captivates on first listen. Talking Heads would love it deeply and sincerely” ~ Humans vs. Robots
“Exploring the spiritual ties that bind us as communities” ~ God is in the TV
“Aligning and merging an almost kaleidoscopic array of genres and flavours. Each song woven is individual to another and a place of creative adventure” ~ Ringmaster Review
“Infectious… tastefully weaving in elements of surf pop, funk rock and world music” ~ Louder Than War
