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Bare Jams’ new single ‘Wasting Time’ is a vibey affair that comes fresh off the back of a hectic 2019 schedule, from touring with The Wailers in the spring, through to a relentless summer that saw the band dip their toes in 13 countries around Europe. Their new single ‘Wasting Time’ captures this moment and signs off the season oozing good summer memories - Boomtown, Glastonbury and sharing a mainstage with The Specials to name a few...
The track begins with the distinctive vocals of frontman Ollie Coombes, with all his usual charm and conveying the hint of a smile. Their time on the road with The Wailers has been eminently absorbed, a punchy offbeat delivered on the drums with Sam James’ distinctive snapping and biting hits. The horns are masterfully lead by Seb Skelly, showing why he’s one of the most in demand players in the scene. They punctuate the track, building in intensity throughout before signing off into a groove accented with elements from dub and jazz, creating an intriguing outro that sounds like a late night King Tubby and Miles Davis jam session. With the playful flare of Josh Parmenter’s keys, and the effortless rolling bass of Dave Tyler, the track is fully finessed into the distinctive Bare Jams Sound.
The artwork for this track is offered up by Nem Sarton, Scotland based illustrator, dub selector and frequent Mungos Hifi collaborator. Sitting on a bold and sunny yellow background, an hourglass takes centerpiece drawing on the central theme of the track, perfectly capturing the Bare Jams vibe with her vibrant illustrations.
‘Wasting Time’ offers an insight into debut album ’This ‘n’ that’ - a sound matured on a hundred festival fields and now primed to seduce speakers next spring.
lyrics
Verse
When your shattered by the moment
and you got glass, under your nails
leaves you scratching like a mad dog
at the rickety walls
that you have before you
and that silent speed of time
is yours to fill not mine
and who am I to drag you into my own?
Pre Chorus
But I've
Oooh just gotta take it easy
I promise we’ll find
Ooooh if we just take it easy
everything falls into line
Chorus
I don't wanna waste your time
just want to see you smile girl
I’m not gonna waste your time
Just want to see you smile
Verse 2
Never gonna get this chance again
my my we both know it's a wonderful world
so much more to do so much more to see.
who am I now to disagree
Pre Chorus
Oooh we've gotta take it easy
I promise we'll find
Ooooh if we just take it easy
everything falls into line
Chorus
I don't wanna waste your time
just want to see you smile girl
I’m not gonna waste your time
Just want to see you smile
Verse 3
I see our future
together is better, its harmony
I’ll march as many miles as beat needs to burn won’t retreat till its heard
doesn’t mean we cant leave suddenly
Pre Chorus
Oooh we've gotta take it easy
I promise we'll find
Ooooh if we just take it easy
everything falls into line
Chorus
I don't wanna waste your time
just want to see you smile girl
I’m not gonna waste your time
Just want to see you smile
credits
released October 18, 2019
Ollie Coombes- Lead vocals/guitar
Sam James- Drums
Dave Tyler- Bass
Josh Parmenter - keys/synth/backing vocals
Seb Skelly - Trumpet
Jake Heath - Alto Saxophone /Bari Saxophone
Oscar Ives-Owen - Tenor Saxophone
Produced by Tom Loffman
Mastered by Guy Davie at Electric Mastering
Artwork by Nem Sarton
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