2025 brought many good things. For some. Not everyone. For me it brought a 6 month retagging headache which I only managed to correct in May 2026 during a bought of illness. But for others, the four lads who shook the Wirral released another corker of social observations and nods that only locals might get.
We last saw HMHB in the 400s (though regular and more astute readers might have noticed that I’ve miscounted. I’ll sort this out) with their Four Lads Who Shook The Wirral (1998) album, Asimov certainly shows progression and maturity in comparison. Maybe its age, like a fine wine (or whine), but every HMHB release is sharper, wittier and more vicious about poncey middle class affectations. Every new album brings a song that just defines the album – this case Falmouth Electrics (thanks Barry).
It’s been in my collection for about 6 months…I really haven’t had the time to absorb all of the lyrical treasures but HMHB has yet again, launched a masterpiece onto the world where 98% of the population will be blissfully unaware of the magic they’ve not heard.
Falmouth Electrics – Half Man Half Biscuit
Album available from:
- Apple Music
- Amazon
- Youtube
- Probably on Spottyarse
Stegzy's Music Project 
What do you think?