Paul Roland
Paul Roland (born 6 September 1959 in Kent) is a British singer-songwriter,… Read Full Bio ↴Paul Roland (born 6 September 1959 in Kent) is a British singer-songwriter, author and journalist. Since the release of his first tune "Oscar Automobile" in 1979, Roland has been spinning his tales against a backdrop of Gothic rock, psychedelic pop, folk and, occasionally, baroque strings.
Roland,, described as "the male Kate Bush" by one-time label mate Robyn Hitchcock, has released a series of albums for collectable labels such as Bam Caruso, New Rose and Imaginary in a low-key career that has seen him acclaimed on the continent but somewhat ignored in his native country. In England he is better known as a writer of mass market books on mysticism and the occult for major publishers. However, his reputation as a uniquely imaginative and consistently fascinating figure on the psych-pop circuit has substantially increased with each album. Other cult figures such as Robyn Hitchcock, Nick Saloman (Bevis Frond), Nick Nicely, and Andy Ellison (John's Children) have made guest appearances on his albums, several of which are now listed as highly collectable.
Since 1979 Paul has been spinning his bizarre tales in music. Among his more whimsical creations are the eccentric characters on the largely acoustic album "Happy Families" and its prequel "A Cabinet of Curiosities".
His first album "The Werewolf of London" (1980) which boasted a penchant for historical and supernatural themes was picked up by Armageddon Records, who at the time also had the Soft Boys on their roster.
And it was there that Paul met Robyn Hitchcock who later appeared on tracks for Paul's second album.
After an abortive flirtation with the music business, when he was managed by David Enthoven and June Bolan (widow of Marc Bolan), he returned to Armageddon in 1985 for the mini-album "Burnt Orchids".
Its title track was the first to feature Paul backed by a small string and woodwind ensemble, a trademark of all his albums to date.
The success of the album led to Paul's first tours in Europe and label deals in France, Germany, Greece, Italy, the USA and Japan.
A series of diverse albums followed, including the psych cult classic "Danse Macabre" (1987), the acoustic based mini LPs "A Cabinet of Curiosities" (1987) and "Happy Families" (1988), the rockier "Duel" (1989) with its medieval-tinged three-song suite "The King Must Die", the folk rock of "Masque" (1990), the more commercial "Roaring Boys" (1991), "Strychnine" (1992), a mini-album of cover versions and "Sarabande" (1994). "Gargoyles" (1996) and "Pavane" (2004). Many albums have followed.
http://www.paulroland.de
http://www.paulroland.co.uk
http://www.myspace.com/paulrolandmusic
Roland,, described as "the male Kate Bush" by one-time label mate Robyn Hitchcock, has released a series of albums for collectable labels such as Bam Caruso, New Rose and Imaginary in a low-key career that has seen him acclaimed on the continent but somewhat ignored in his native country. In England he is better known as a writer of mass market books on mysticism and the occult for major publishers. However, his reputation as a uniquely imaginative and consistently fascinating figure on the psych-pop circuit has substantially increased with each album. Other cult figures such as Robyn Hitchcock, Nick Saloman (Bevis Frond), Nick Nicely, and Andy Ellison (John's Children) have made guest appearances on his albums, several of which are now listed as highly collectable.
Since 1979 Paul has been spinning his bizarre tales in music. Among his more whimsical creations are the eccentric characters on the largely acoustic album "Happy Families" and its prequel "A Cabinet of Curiosities".
His first album "The Werewolf of London" (1980) which boasted a penchant for historical and supernatural themes was picked up by Armageddon Records, who at the time also had the Soft Boys on their roster.
And it was there that Paul met Robyn Hitchcock who later appeared on tracks for Paul's second album.
After an abortive flirtation with the music business, when he was managed by David Enthoven and June Bolan (widow of Marc Bolan), he returned to Armageddon in 1985 for the mini-album "Burnt Orchids".
Its title track was the first to feature Paul backed by a small string and woodwind ensemble, a trademark of all his albums to date.
The success of the album led to Paul's first tours in Europe and label deals in France, Germany, Greece, Italy, the USA and Japan.
A series of diverse albums followed, including the psych cult classic "Danse Macabre" (1987), the acoustic based mini LPs "A Cabinet of Curiosities" (1987) and "Happy Families" (1988), the rockier "Duel" (1989) with its medieval-tinged three-song suite "The King Must Die", the folk rock of "Masque" (1990), the more commercial "Roaring Boys" (1991), "Strychnine" (1992), a mini-album of cover versions and "Sarabande" (1994). "Gargoyles" (1996) and "Pavane" (2004). Many albums have followed.
http://www.paulroland.de
http://www.paulroland.co.uk
http://www.myspace.com/paulrolandmusic
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Alice's House As a child I dreamt I fell headlong down a…
Animal Crackers His taste was odd to say the least, he sampled…
Aunty Aunty lacks the social graces She pulls the most peculiar f…
Berlin It seems long ago and not yesterday That I stood at…
Blades of Battenburg Through the iron gates a carriage rolls To the house, a…
Builder of Follys A builder of follys set out to astound With a network…
Burn No light leaks from the master's study There's no sound in…
Cairo Where the dark streets wind in Cairo Where the howling jacka…
Christine Christine there is much I can't forget Christine you are so…
Cousin Emilia Miss Emilia St John spent innumerable hours In pursuit of b…
Crimes of Dr Cream They say he was a tall gent and curiously cross…
Death or Glory In the cruel half light the lines are drawn, While…
Edgar Allan Poe There′s no more haunted man than me save Edgar Allan…
Gary Gilmore's Eyes I´m lying in a hospital, I´m pinned against the bed A…
Ghost Ships Jack he sits alone by the waterfront, Waiting for the…
I Was a Teenage Zombie I took it in the head It was a 45 But I…
Journey to the Pole A traveller of great renown, a theorist of repute, Planned …
Jumbee In Port Au Prince the tall ships take on spice Brown…
Madame Guillotine Madame Guillotine she walks in majesty Vile jesters fawning …
Madhouse Here I am in another home Sister's gone and we're quite…
Nosferatu He dines alone in empty rooms with sweet bouquet of…
Nursery Crimes When I was young I didn't have too many little…
Reptile House Every dayis like the last Each a pleasure when it's past Com…
Resurrection Joe Creeping through the kirkyard after dark A charnel sack and …
Roaring Boys The devil take you all, we're bound for Bedlam You'll find…
Sad Sweet Smile I'm thinking about a girl that used to know And her…
Spring Heeled Jack Who lurks down the lane Crouched in the shadows No lantern t…
The Best Years of Our Lives Broughton fags for Cunningham, Mayhew's fag has fled, I don…
The Curate of Cheltenham The curate of Cheltenham, the Reverend Weir, Believed that …
The Executioner's Song He removes the sign over the door 'Public Executioner' His s…
The Great Edwardian Air-raid We stood upon the heath, the astronomer and I Counting paras…
The Hanging Judge The hanging judge woke at midday With fetid breath and tombs…
The Puppet Master Behind a yellow lit window at the back of the…
Thunderbird I know no lover like this car of mine Black beetle…
Walter the Occultist Walter the Occultist is sleeping in the parlour His tarot is…
Waltzing the Square Ring Again I dared fortune to make my name In sawdust and the…
Wyndam Hill They gathered around the machine at the fete on the…