The Duckworth Lewis Method
The Duckworth Lewis Method (band) | |
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| Origin | Ireland |
| Genres | Pop music,Cricket poetry |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | Divine Comedy Records / 1969 Records |
| Members | Neil Hannon Thomas Walsh |
| Website | dlmethod.co.uk/ |
The Duckworth Lewis Methodare acricket-themed Irish pop group formed byNeil HannonofThe Divine Comedyand Thomas Walsh ofPugwash.The Duckworth Lewis Method is also the title of the group's first album, which was released on 3 July 2009, a few days before the start of the2009 Ashes series.Aconcept albumaboutcricket,the album has 12 tracks, one of which is an instrumental. The album was mixed and recorded inDublinand was mastered atAbbey Road Studios.[1]
Hannon and Walsh have described their album as "a kaleidoscopic musical adventure through the beautiful and rather silly world of cricket."[2]The track "Jiggery Pokery" is a comic retelling of theBall of the Centuryincident involvingShane WarneandMike Gatting,and features guest cameo performances fromPhill Jupitus,Alexander Armstrong,Matt Berryand more. Berry also features on the track "Mason on the Boundary".
On 9 September 2009 the band were put on hiatus.[3]They wrote and recorded the theme song for theESPNcricinfovideo blogThe Two Chucks.In April 2010The Duckworth Lewis Methodalbum was nominated for anIvor Novello Award.In an interview with theBBC,Neil Hannon confirmed that he and Thomas Walsh would be working together again in the future.[4]
In late October 2012 Hannon and Walsh confirmed they were working on a second Duckworth Lewis album.[5]Recording sessions began in early 2013 with the intention of releasing the new recording in time forthe Ashes seriesin the summer.[6]In May 2013 the release date forSticky Wicketswas announced. The album came out on 28 June in Ireland and 1 July elsewhere. The release was celebrated with a short concert inTower Records,Dublin, on 3 July.[7]The album features cameo performances fromStephen Fry,Daniel Radcliffe,Henry Blofeld,Matt Berry,andNeil Finn.[8][9]
Promotion[edit]
On 21 May 2009,TodayonBBC Radio 4ran a short feature on the album, asking "Why aren't there more songs about cricket?"[10]in which entertainment reporter (and 2006Daily TelegraphFantasy Cricketchampion)Colin Patersoninterviewed Hannon and Walsh about the album.
On 16 July 2009 the band appeared on theBBC'sTest Match Specialduring the lunch break on the first day of the secondAshes Test matchagainst theAustralian teamatLord's.They sang a new song named "Test Match Special".
"The Age of Revolution" was released as a download-only single on 28 June 2009. It was announced that a limited one-track physical promotional copy of the single would be available to press. The song reflects the spread of cricket to Britain's colonies, particularly India.
Hannon and Walsh were interviewed forThe Chap(Aug/9 Sep Issue) about the album and cricket. Amongst the points covered were a peerage for umpireDickie Bird,the renaming ofThe Ovalas TheOvaltineand the reduction of cricket beyondTwenty20to just a coin toss.
Discography[edit]
Eponymous album[edit]
All songs written and composed byNeil Hannonand Thomas Walsh.
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Coin Toss" | 1:08 |
| 2. | "The Age of Revolution" | 3:56 |
| 3. | "Gentlemen And Players" | 3:18 |
| 4. | "The Sweet Spot" | 3:06 |
| 5. | "Jiggery Pokery" | 3:23 |
| 6. | "Mason on TheBoundary" | 4:22 |
| 7. | "Rain Stops Play" | 1:13 |
| 8. | "MeetingMr. Miandad" | 3:12 |
| 9. | "TheNightwatchman" | 4:49 |
| 10. | "Flatten The Hay" | 4:18 |
| 11. | "Test Match Special" | 4:02 |
| 12. | "The End of TheOver" | 2:50 |
Sticky Wickets[edit]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sticky Wickets" | 4:15 |
| 2. | "Boom BoomAfridi" | 3:11 |
| 3. | "It's Just Not Cricket" | 3:25 |
| 4. | "The Umpire" | 4:23 |
| 5. | "Third Man" | 4:03 |
| 6. | "Chin Music" | 2:04 |
| 7. | "Out in the Middle" | 4:36 |
| 8. | "Line And Length" | 3:40 |
| 9. | "The Laughing Cavaliers" | 2:38 |
| 10. | "Judd's Paradox" | 4:16 |
| 11. | "Mystery Man" | 4:06 |
| 12. | "Nudging And Nurdling" | 5:21 |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^"HELLO.....GOOD MORNING..."16 May 2009.onmyspace
- ^"A message from 'Lewis'..."24 January 2009.onmyspace
- ^"Duckworth Lewis Method announce hiatus on The Divine Comedy bulletin board".Retrieved17 October2018.
- ^Will cricket album hit a six at song awards?,bbc.co.uk
- ^"Recent Updates".a short site about The Divine Comedy.27 October 2012.Retrieved17 October2018.
- ^"Recent Updates".a short site about The Divine Comedy.1 March 2013.Retrieved17 October2018.
- ^"The Duckworth Lewis Method Announce New Album 'Sticky Wickets' Released July 1st 2013".Contactmusic.9 April 2013.Retrieved15 May2013.
- ^"Sticky Wickets".4 June 2013.
- ^"10 Questions for The Duckworth Lewis Method".29 June 2013.
- ^"BBC Radio 4 Today".BBC News.21 May 2009.
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