Lyrics & Commentary
The full lyrics to every track on Youth, together with a song-by-song commentary from Louis Barabbas.
Louis’ Studio Diary
The Bedlam Six recorded Youth over eighteen days, living together in a house on the south coast of England.
Meeting Mr Fingers
Lead guitarist Matthew Cleghorn on the battle with noise and coming up with just the right guitar parts.
The Rhythm King
How drummer Tom Cleghorn goes from being the wild man of the kit in gigs to the calm of the studio.
Keeper Of The Keys
Keyboard player (and physicist) Fran Lydiatt discusses creativity in live performance versus the studio.
Around The Horn
Biff Roxby, Bedlam brass player, on split lips, physical performances and microphones shaped like space guns.
The Specs Of Tech
Recording engineer and bassist Dan Watkins reveals the technical secrets of the Bedlam Six studio house.
Whither The Album?
Louis considers whether there’s still a place for the album in an age of Spotify, streaming and playlists.
The Studio
Plan of The Bedlam Six studio house, with details of the equipment and instruments used during recording.
Album Credits
The performers, guest artists and producers who were involved in the making of Youth
