Lament for the Numb was first released in 1993, described by Sir Dave as an incredibly artistic and cathartic record, one that ‘leaves the listener with some work to do – conjuring your own images, perceiving a harmony that is hinted at and not overstated’.
The album was recorded and mixed in Hollywood by legendary American producer Mitchell Froom and Tchad Blake with bassist and drummer Bruce and Pete Thomas from Elvis Costello's Attractions and Froom on keyboards.
Featuring some of Sir Dave’s most brilliant work, Lament for the Numb – remastered for its 30th Anniversary – would go on to produce some of his undeniable classic and beloved tracks.
‘I arrived in LA as it still smouldered from the Rodney King riots of 1992. The air was thick with fear and the locals were in shock. I’ve always felt that the world will end on a fine day in LA. The riots seemed to have heightened that kind of dread. I decided to write and did so with fervour in a motel room off Hollywood Boulevard, hyper aware that more mayhem may erupt at any time.
With all that as a background however, and with my handful of songs, I got
to work with the great Mitchell Froom to produce Lament for the Numb…’
SIR DAVE DOBBYN