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THE SPITFIRES

With MKII, The Spitfires return with their most ambitious and emotionally resonant album to date. A bold evolution in both sound and songwriting, MKII dives headfirst into themes of inequality, addiction, mental health, and fractured love — all set against a sonic palette that pulls from post-punk, ska, British indie, and cinematic pop. Singer and songwriter Billy Sullivan channels the frustration, reflection, and faint flickers of hope that define modern life. Whether drawing on early The Coral, Two Tone ska, or the raw urgency of The Clash, the record moves restlessly between intensity and introspection.

TRACK LISTING

1. The Great Divide!
2. Better The Devil You Know
3. I'll Never
4. Let Me Tell 'Ya
5. Where Did We Go Wrong
6. (Life Is) A Losing Game
7. A Man Out Of Time
8. Like They Used To
9. The Writing's On The Wall
10. I Can't Keep This Up
11. Grateful

The Spitfires

Better The Devil You Know / A Man Out Of Time

'Better The Devil You Know' marks the long-awaited comeback of British band The Spitfires. Their first release with a refreshed line-up and also their debut on Bellevue Music, the track sees the band teaming up with producer Simon Dine (Paul Weller, Dexys Midnight Runners, Noonday Underground) to deliver a punchy, politically charged anthem.

On the B side, exclusive to the physical release only, is a remix of new track 'A Man Of Time' by french wizard and Paul Weller collaborator Le SuperHomard. Another new song to discover in its original form on the forthcoming album " MKII ". With musical hints of The Clash, The Specials and Hard-Fi at their most outspoken, 'Better The Devil You Know' is a sharp reflection on the ongoing turmoil in the Middle East. Frontman and songwriter Billy Sullivan explains "It relates to all war. 

TRACK LISTING

1. Better The Devil You Know
2. A Man Out Of Time (Le Superhomard Remix)

The Spitfires

Play For Today

Acid Jazz Records present ‘Play For Today’, the final album from The Spitfires.

After four albums, including 2020’s ‘Life Worth Living’ (Top 5, UK National Indie Chart), countless live performances, and having gained considerable loyal support (including support slot invitations from Paul Weller and The Specials), The Spitfires have a reputation as one of the UK’s foremost young bands.

‘Play For Today’ offers a culmination of their journey and offers a level of introspection, alongside their characteristic social commentary, pop nous and raw passion.

Produced by Simon Dine (long-time producer of Paul Weller), the band continue to make strides musically and sonically, absorbing influences and inspiration, making a triumphant farewell for an ever-exciting band.

TRACK LISTING

Suburbia
Save Me
Blaze Of Glory
Don’t Look At Me
Interlude 1: Accumulator
Did You Have To Go?
Find My Way Back Home
Time To Take Sides
Interlude 2: Helpline
Spoiler Alert
Keep Me Waiting
Interlude 3: In It To Win It!
Reap What You Sow
Costa Del Mundane
Promised Land
Credits

The Spitfires

Life Worth Living

Fronted by creative lynchpin Billy Sullivan, this startling three-piece – augmented by three other musicians when playing live - have cemented a loyal fanbase since their inception some five years ago and alongside Sam Long, bassist and drummer Matt Johnson whilst initiating album sales in excess of 20k and a tour itinerary approaching nearly three hundred gigs.

Life Worth Living is a contrasting melting pot of unadulterated joy and melancholy, laughter, tears, frustration and peacefulness. Quiet and introspective moments collide with loud and angry times and no less powerful. At its heart is a sense of hope that things can be better, the title reflects that aspiration.

Produced by Simon Dine, who was behind the desk for Paul Weller’s 22 Dreams and Wake Up The Nation amongst a varied CV - has harnessed the undoubted vibrancy and swagger of the band’s live show helping create an ambitious album – a vehicle for the talents of Sullivan, Long and Johnson.

From the infectious brass-infused opener, Start All Over Again, the Nutty Boys-esque title track Life Worth Living to Tear This Place Right Down bathed in soul overtones, the ballad-like wonder of How Could I Lie To You? to the ska riffage of single (Just Won’t) Keep You Down and the magnificent finale of Make It Through Each Day.

TRACK LISTING

1.Start All Over Again
2.It Can't Be Done
3.Life Worth Living
4.Tear This Place Right Down!
5.How Could I Lie To You?
6.Kings & Queens
7.(Just Won't) Keep Me Down
8.Tower Above Me
9.Have It Your Way
10.Make It Through Each Day


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