Chassol - Funny How ? THE BEAT (AKA THE ENGLISH BEAT) songwriter and guitarist has used

songwriter and guitarist has used their newfound artistic control to springboard from their familiar post-punk into somewhat lighter

marking the band’s final sessions with Chris Bierden before he lost the ability to play

London in February 1985 but following its release on Creation in May it caught the attention of John Peel at BBC Radio 1 who invited the band for their first session on his show

but are back to take the crown by remaining true to themselves – politically aware

on the 3rd of January 2025

Chassol - Funny How ? THE BEAT (AKA THE ENGLISH BEAT) songwriter and guitarist has usedFunny How? is Christophe Chassols fifth album. While it builds directly on his work with the Ultrascores, it also marks a turning point: a more contemporary sound, broader songwriting, and more explicitly political and social themes make Funny How? his most accomplished album to date. Its also his most accessible: inspired by American stand up comedy, Funny How? sounds like a joyful mix of all the music that inspires the artist: soul, jazz, rap,