{"id":87,"date":"2025-10-13T18:16:22","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T16:16:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/husbands-paris.com\/en\/?p=87"},"modified":"2025-10-13T18:16:22","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T16:16:22","slug":"liverpool-the-musical-pool-of-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpadmin.husbands-paris.com\/en\/journal\/liverpool-the-musical-pool-of-life\/","title":{"rendered":"LIVERPOOL"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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In 1927, Carl Jung had a dream about Liverpool \u2013 citing it as \u201cthe pool of life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Literally, it\u2019s true, as England\u2019s North West city is historically a major port for trade and exploration. But Jung\u2019s phrase is equally apt for Liverpool\u2019s cultural scene, because the city has mastered an output of music which, to this day, remains candid, stylish, and unequivocally appealing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A timeline of the essential Merseybeat musicians, in order of their debut releases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1962: The Beatles<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sound:<\/em> a fearless delve into everything: beat, skiffle, pop, psychedelia, rock and roll \u2013 Music\u2019s greatest asset. Style:<\/em> countercultural craftsmanship: clean-cut, slim fit suits complete with even slimmer ties and battered \u201cBeatle\u201d boots. Purveyors of the mod uniform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1978: Echo & The Bunnymen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sound:<\/em> a seductive fusion of post-punk production, orchestral overlays and cinematic vocals. Style:<\/em> button down workwear shirts, relaxed suits, motorcycle jackets, long twill overcoats. Utilitarian essentials fused with deconstructed formalwear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1980: The Wild Swans<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sound:<\/em>a revolutionary spirit characterised by minimalist synthesisers, elevating vocals and post-punk sensibilities. Style:<\/em>straight cut denim (hems rolled up) balanced with blouson leather jackets (collars upturned). For extra flair, double-breasted trench coats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1982: The Lotus Eaters<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sound:<\/em>a progression from nucleus members of The Wild Swans: new wave in nature, melancholic in messages. Style:<\/em> a refined rendition of the New Romantics society \u2013 button up shirts, stark eighties suits and sweeping haircuts. Signs of the times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1987: The La\u2019s<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sound:<\/em> an addictive blend of alternative rock and jangle pop, taking cues from ringing guitar sounds of the sixties. Style:<\/em> unkempt but cool \u2013 plaid shirts, striped t-shirts, polo shirts, baggy jeans, zip-up jackets. A Britpop uniform before Britpop was a thing. A Britpop uniform before Britpop was a thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2001: The Zutons<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sound:<\/em> sharp indie rock driven by protruding guitars, frank vocals and sexy saxophone riffs. Style:<\/em> casually cool: straight-cut jeans customised with graphic t-shirts, Western-influenced shirts, denim jackets and single-breasted blazers. Zuton fever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2002: The Coral<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sound:<\/em> catchy, retro-rock filled with jangly guitars, brazen Northern vocals and little doses of psychedelia. Style:<\/em> selvedge jeans for all, partnered with a variety of jackets: corduroy blousons, black pea coats and hooded parkas. Straight-up British.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2009: Howie Payne<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sound:<\/em> a mix of acoustic and indie rock jams, driven by powerful guitar strums and effortless vocals. Style:<\/em> crew-neck underlayers, straight-cut jeans, denim jackets, herringbone overcoats. A consistent range of classic essentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2011: Miles Kane<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sound:<\/em> an upgraded take on 1960s rock with modern indie cues, sleazy guitar motifs and seductive vocals. Style:<\/em>a 21st century mod-revival: single-breasted, slim fit suits, open-collared shirts, Fred-Perry underlayers and heeled leather boots. Merseybeat pizazz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/span>\"1-album-eponyme-The-Las-1990\"
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THE LA’S . Cover of the album The La’s. 1990. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>\"2-Echo-The-Bunnymen-par-Anton-Corbijn-1987\"
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CORBIJN , Anton, phot. ECHO THE BUNNYMEN. Liverpool. 1987. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>\"3-club-punk-Erics-a-la-frontiere-de-Liverpool-1979\"
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Club Punk Eric\u2019s. Liverpool. 1979. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>\"4-Miles-Kane-par-Rick-Guest-Esquire-UK-2012\"
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GUEST, Rick, phot. Kane, Miles. Esquire UK, non dat\u00e9. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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CHADWICK, Les, phot. THE BEATLES. Royal Liver Building, Liverpool, United Kingdom. 1962. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>\"6-The-Lotus-Eaters-Jeremy-Kelly-Peter-Coyle-pour-Smash-Hits-Magazine-1988\"
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KELLY, Jeremy. COYLE, Peter. The Lotus Eaters. Smash Hits Magazine, Peterborough. 1988.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n