Graeme Thomson - In Another World: The Four Seasons of Talk Talk

For the latest Scots Whay Hae! podcast Ali spoke to returning guest, music journalist and writer Graeme Thomson to talk about his new book In Another World: The Four Seasons Of Talk Talk which is out now, published with New Modern. Graeme explains why he wanted to write about Talk Talk, the structure of the book, why he focuses on four featured albums, and what they mean to him, and the challenges in writing a book about a band who refuse to, or simply can't, talk about it. The two then discuss the band's early years, the personal nature of the book and how that weaves the story together, why the music which comes to mean the most to us is often about timing, before they go through those albums one by one. The conversation then turns to the enigma who was singer/songwriter Mark Hollis and the toll his working process was to take on all those involved, the myriad of influences, the importance of what was left out, Talk Talk's legacy, and who could possibly compare. Graeme Thomson is one of the finest music critics and writers around, and In Another World: The Four Seasons Of Talk Talk is not just the latest example, but one of his best. It works both as an introduction to, and, for those already familiar, a reimagining of, this mercurial band and their greatest works. It's a special book that makes you listen anew, but Graeme Thomson has managed to do just that and it was such a pleasure to be able to talk about Talk Talk in such detail and depth. For full details, including all the ways to listen, head to https://www.scotswhayhae.com