Chris Difford

A Bit of a Squeeze in the Acoustic Tent

Chris Difford has had an enviable career so far. He was the quieter half of Tilbrook and Difford; the acclaimed writing force behind Squeeze who scored a string of hits on both sides of the pond including Tempted, and Black Coffee in Bed. Difford rarely sang, but wrote most of the band's sublime and quirky lyrics.

Difford’s pedigree as a songwriter had never been in doubt and as so the Glastonbury Acoustic Tent faithful turned out in droves today to see a man who has been dubbed by many the Lennon and McCartney of their generation, along with Glen Tilbrook.

As a solo performer, Difford has made a departure from the idiosyncratic sound of Squeeze. He now opts for a smoother, gentler, decidedly more adult and nuanced feel. The material is ballad-heavy, owing more to James Taylor than The Beatles, and Difford's vocals — which were always hoarse, bassy, and uneasy on Squeeze albums — instead sound warm and inviting.

It's all played extremely well and after the show Chris Difford’s writing credentials are still firmly in tact.

Phil Jones

www.chrisdifford.com

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