Former Only Ones frontman Peter Perrett releases his first proper solo album following one of his characteristic hiatuses.

The title track to the LP is a bittersweet critique/love letter of and to America. It feels like a Velvet Underground record – this writer was particularly reminded of Sweet Jane – not that that’s a bad thing. It’s a family affair as Perrett’s sons Jamie and Peter jnr back him up on guitar and bass respectively.

How The West Was Won comes out on June 30.