A Man Apart, by Ben Ottewell

A Man Apart

by Ben Ottewell

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With an avid following from the days in his former band Gomez, A Man Apart is singer/songwriter Ben Ottewell’s third solo offering and follows his albums Shapes and Shadows and Rattlebag. The album is a record that crosses musical genres such as Americana, blues and folk backed by Ben’s unmistakable gutsy and gravelly voice. Co-written with childhood friend and former Tunng member, Sam Genders, the album was recorded in Los Angeles and Sheffield and engineered and produced in the latter by Martin Smith (Richard Hawley).

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1.	Own It 04:23	buy track
2.	A Man Apart 03:50	buy track
3.	Watcher 04:42	buy track
4.	Cradle 04:46	buy track
5.	Back To The World 03:52	buy track
6.	Walking on Air 03:17	buy track
7.	Steal Away 04:45	buy track
8.	Bones 04:14	buy track
9.	Lead Me 05:03	buy track
10.	A Better Lie 02:45	buy track

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With an avid following from the days in his former band Gomez, A Man Apart is singer / songwriter Ben Ottewell’s third solo offering and follows his albums Shapes and Shadows and Rattlebag. The album is a record that crosses musical genres such as Americana, blues and folk backed by Ben’s unmistakable gutsy and gravelly voice. Co-written with childhood friend and former Tunng member, Sam Genders, the album was recorded in Los Angeles and Sheffield and engineered and produced in the latter by Martin Smith (Richard Hawley). A Man Apart delves into such relevant subjects as love and relationships, fame and politics. The album’s title track focuses on populist politicians exploiting people’s hopes and fears, with Bones touching on the realisation of not being worthy of someone, and opener Own It, sees Ben reflect on his time growing up in public in Gomez. New single Watcher is the perfect introduction to the album and despite its pensive meaning, is a melodic Americana led track that builds into a memorable bluesy and soulful chorus.

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released May 25, 2017

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Ben Ottewell London, UK

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Jul 3

UEA The Waterfront

Norwich, UK
Jul 4

The Leadmill

Sheffield, UK
Jul 10

O2 Institute2 Birmingham

Birmingham, UK
Jul 15

Neuadd Ogwen

Bangor, UK
Jul 16

Bootleg Social

Blackpool, UK
Jul 17

Ballroom, Dreamland

Margate, UK
Jul 25

Belladrum Estate

Inverness, UK
Jul 27

P J Molloys

Dunfermline, UK
Sep 18

The New Adelphi Club

Hull, UK

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