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Johnny Borrell - Borrell 1

Review by Jazz Monroe

The most revealing and complete self-portrait in pop musical memory, a kind of grand, Truman Show-esque character study that uses one man’s wildest fantasy as a springboard to expose the psychological absurdity of the rock’n’roll myth.»

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The good news for Borrell believers out there is that he's back. And this time he's gone solo. The name of his solo album - 'Borrell 1' - is classic J-Bo. The record is Johnny's first studio album for five years and was originally recorded on a four track recorder by the frontman and a group of musicians including Razorlight bass player Freddie Stitz, Brazilian saxophonist Joao Mello and Darren Berry. After playing live Johnny decided to re-record them in London with legendary producer Trevor Horn.
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