Woolfy surprises again with a veer into deeply affecting singer-songwriter territory for the single âWhen We Were Kingsâ.
The title cut draws inspiration from Bowie as it pays tribute to that artistâs gender non-conformity in the 1970s-80s, an enduring inspiration for James since his teens. Recorded guitar in hand in a single take with subtle accompaniment on a 1972 Fender Rhodes Suitcase by Al Sirpico, it delivers perfectly unrefined chills listen after listen.
In the B-sideâs âHeroineâ, James sings about a dalliance with a bittersweet savior figure over a backing of folksy guitar and glistening toy piano, with bass and kick drum keeping a steady pulse.