ALVIN
STARDUST
Alvin's album
Sadly Alvin Stardust passed away in October 2014 aged 72.
He died at his home on the morning of Thursday 23 October. His wife, Julie Paton, and his family were with him.
Alvin was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer, knowing this he continued to perform up until the very last week of his life.
In his last month he completed his first studio album for thirty years, entitled 'Alvin' it was released on 27th October. Alvin was incredibly proud of this album saying that he would 'die happy having made the album, as it was his best piece of work'.
Manager Andy Davies said, "Alvin and I had only started working together over the last couple of years. He and I believed that musically he still had a great deal to give and explore and so we recorded an album that is a testament to an artist who gave his career to music. I may not have known him long but even in that short time he proved to be one of the most genuine and likeable men I've ever met; his passing is a huge and sad loss".
We would like to thank everyone who sent messages saying how much Alvin meant to them. He was every inch the musical gent and he will be sorely missed.
Andy and Abigail.
RIP Alvin.
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"Alvin's final album "Alvin" has been ecstatically received by critics and fans alike with a plethora of 5 star reviews across the board. Alvin was delighted with the finished album, saying that it was the best piece of work he ever made and we are delighted that his album has received such a wonderful response."
See reviews and how to order the album below.
'Tongue Tied'
Video
Conehead Records have made a video for the track 'Tongue Tied' in order to spread the word about the album. Please take a look and any positive comments to be posted on YouTube, which would be very welcome.
Sunday Express
The Rocker.co.uk Review:
ALVIN STARDUST 'Alvin'
This popped through the letterbox two days after his death, so I filed it away for a wee while. I last saw Mr Stardust about 25 years ago on a seventies revival night in a dreich Lanarkshire club, but he still put on a smile and a show. This record was to be his first in 30 years, and now serves as a posthumous tribute.
And it’s really rather good. I’m not sure what I was expecting, but rootsy country was probably not top of the list. For a man in his seventies he’s in good voice, although he was never the best singer. But without a top range to lose, his warm mid range is enjoyable. And there are some excellent tunes that should have guaranteed him a Later spot and a few Bob Harris spins.
It’s all quite dark and melancholy, with a touch of spaghetti western and some ruminations on life (and death). There are some songs that would have been radio plays with ‘Tongue Tied’ probably the most commercial. The best though are the sad songs. Especially, ‘Still Haven’t Seen You Cry’ and the closing ‘Lovin’ You Till I Die’, which actually brought a tear to my eye as the sun rose over Longniddry.
Hopefully, it won’t vanish without trace, because as epitaphs go, this is a worthy one.
Here are some links to other reviews:
http://www.mentionedreviews.co.uk/alvin-stardust-alvin-review/
http://sosogay.co.uk/2014/album-review-alvin-stardust-alvin/
http://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2014/10/album-review-alvin-stardust-alvin/
http://music.thedigitalfix.com/content/id/20797/alvin-stardust.html
http://www.yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/Album-Review-Alvin-Stardust--Alvin-Conehead-Records
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