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AAZ Records2 Sycamore Court, Leeds, West.Yorkshire, LS8 2NY, UKTel: +44 (0)113 226 0416 Mob: +44 (0)775 263 8388Email: johnaazrecords@ntlworld.com

Artist: John ParkesTitle: Dont Be Seventeen EPRelease date: 3rd December 2012Format: CD / Download / USBCat. No: AAZCD15

New EP Dont Be Seventeen from the perfect songwriter from LeedsJohn Parkes.4 acoustic songs recorded at various venues around the UK.

Produced by Neil Ferguson - producer for Chumbawamba, New Model Army, Coope, Boyes &

Simpson, Steve Tilston, Roy Bailey, O'Hooley & Tidow, Tracey Curtis and Robb Johnson.

Dont Be Seventeen is distributed through Cargo and online via I.O.D.A. / The Orchard

Tracklisting:

1. Dont Be Seventeen2. Fireships*3. History 24. My Hit Song

*Historical note! A fireship was a wooden shipfilled with combustibles, deliberately

set on fire and steered or allowed todrift into an enemy fleet in orderto destroy ships or to create panicand make the enemy break formation...So now you know...

Listen to tracks at:

http://johnparkes.bandcamp.com

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www.johnparkes.com

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DON'T BE SEVENTEEN features an outstanding set of modern urban folk songs by

critically-acclaimed singer songwriter JOHN PARKES. The EP explores the themes

of lost love and regret, though it ends with a darkly humorous song about writing

a hit song!

On previous release Illegal Songs, Parkes pronounced himself the instigator of a

Second Golden Age of Protest - though his songs tackled subjects from the

conventional wisdom about personal relationships to the insanity of modern

economics. Parkes set out to say the un-sayable and said it with incisive wit and

wisdom.

A less confrontational affair, Dont be Seventeen is actually about Facebook

says John where a long gone lover can reappear in a way that was never

possible before.

Meanwhile Fireships is a simple metaphor song - burning out my insides,

while History 2 is about someone left behind in East Germany many years ago.

- From Facebook, through fire and ice to My Hit Song For fantasists and

losers!

JOHN PARKES has fronted a number of groups much beloved by night-time Radio

One DJs including the late and legendary JOHN PEEL. Bands include cult indie

guitar heroes The CHORUS, GREENHOUSE, FUZZBIRD, THE SINISTER CLEANERS

and latterly WHOLE SKY MONITOR. WSM, as they are also known, were

enthusiastically championed by STEVE LAMACQ on BBC Radio One and received

considerable airplay across Europe for their recent single.

UK tour dates to romote the Don't Be Seventeen EP will be announced soon.

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AAZ Records2 Sycamore Court, Leeds, West.Yorkshire, LS8 2NY, UKTel: +44 (0)113 226 0416 Mob: +44 (0)775 263 8388Email: johnaazrecords@ntlworld.com

what the press said about previous John Parkes releases

a perfect song writer, everything just comes together so wellit starts off great, remains great and ends greatmusicmeets art and comes off all the bettermore than a must.- Friends of the Heroes

A perfect piece of art wouldnt be too far off the markprepare to be converted.- Belfast Beat

a perfectly crafted, impressive album from a witty and insightful talent.- Big Issue

a fantastic ability to make a heartfelt and honest observation seem entertaining.a superb songwriter- We Like Clubbing

a terrific record, full of wryly observed satire, intriguing social commentary, healthy reserves of humour and theoccasional sliver of unalloyed sadnesscan wring a range of emotions out of the most unlikely subjects.- Whisperin & Hollerin"John Peel was a huge John Parkes fan and, as was so often the case, the legendary DJ was right on the ball.Faithlessnessless is an excellent album because it stirs up most of the emotions. You will have felt angry, sad and laugh-out-loud happy by the time the twelve tracks come to an end, so perhaps it's best to fasten your seat belt before pressingplay"-Acoustic Magazine

Once you get into it you'll struggle to switch it back offParkes' voice is infectious, and dominates the songs. There's notmuch else going on other than him, his voice and his guitar. And it sounds perfect for it.- Floatation Suite

An acoustic delightstep forward the Bard of Barkings true heir.- Gigwise

A fistful of strong, acerbic, fearless tracks that tear at the saggy folds of the soul.- Outline

A mature and convincing performance.compelling insight.- Heathen Angel

One of a kind.- Alternative Ulster

Intense as hell. The sort of thing that would have you spellbound at a quiet gig and demanding all your friends listen tohim after.these lyrics shout out and pin the soul to the wall. Very, very personal, they are backed by gentle picking andsome good tunes- Vanguard

A half biscuit, whole man, twitchy, driven, punky and intense stuff that veers engagingly from the light to the manic inmood without so much of the light, obviously.- Unpeeled

a perfect supporting soundtrack for anyone who agrees that we are all going to hell in a handcart.- Buzz

like a Billy Bragg that doesnt feel so worthy or a punk Bob Dylan (that can sing properly).-Yorkshire Evening Post

The Faithlessnessless LP is twelve witty, humourous and clever little folk pop songs- About the Music

some very odd, funny and brilliant lyrics- Penny Black Music

Refreshingly Strident-Yorkshire Evening Press

insightfulness delivered with crisp clarity throughout- Contact Music

a set of songs delivered with power and conviction- Roscoe Review

a synthesis of great lyrics and lingering melodies- Backlash