Careless Hands – New Lamps For Old

Careless Hands was a group formed in Liverpool back in the ‘70s. Both Brian Keaney and Jim Halson were songwriters and guitarists who met in college and would gather together in the evenings in the converted shed behind Jim's house to experiment with loops and drum machines.

Their lone 7” was inspired by the story of Aladdin, transforming their world and getting lost in a magical realm. The title song, Looking For A Secret, is a durutti-esque psych pop gem, and the b-side, New Lamps For Old, shares their dubby influences from nights they would attend discos where the DJs played Trinidadian music all night long.

Sadly, Jim died in a tragic drowning accident, and Brian retired his guitar for good. Brian, still rooted in his fascination for creating fantasy worlds, writes novels for young adults.

Keep an eye out for our reissue of Careless Hands lost tapes, coming out later this year on Smiling C.

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