Nick Marsh

Nick Marsh, lead singer with 1980’s alternative goth-rock luminaries Flesh For Lulu (yep, we loved ‘em) and lead guitarist in London’s raucous 10 piece gypsy blues outfit The Urban Voodoo Machine finally officially releases his haunting solo album, A Universe Between Us.

To listen to this album is like pulling up a stall beside some beaten barfly loosened by liquor, contemplating life, love and loss. Like Charles Bukowski, Marsh is poetic without being florid; reflective without being maudlin; brittle and brutal whilst also deeply romantic.

There is a clear love for nostalgic, but twisted, Americana. Check out our taster track that comes across like an evil Richard Hawley on smack singing something from Blue Velvet. Or something like that. - Mad Mackerel

Nick Marsh made his name in the 1980s with Flesh For Lulu. Now, as he releases a solo album, he’s provided the latest Track Of The Day. Check out all the Tracks Of The Day.

A Universe Between Us is an album, says Marsh, that offers an intimate and classic approach to lyricism. Comparable to Leonard Cohen, yet also influenced by a wide range of artists and writers (he cites The Velvet Underground., 70s Bowie, Nick Drake, Bob Dylan and Marc Bolan among many others)

Among those helping out Marsh on the album are Medieval Baebes and Miranda Sex Garden founder Katherine Blake, Ray Hanson (Thee Hypnotics), Mike Servant (Miranda Sex Garden), Vince Johnson (Daisy Chainsaw), David Ryder-Prangely (Rachel Stamp), David Francolini (Levitation, Dark Star) and Matt Fisher (The Servant).

Marsh is playing live at the Ship Of Fools Bar Bar & Co. (a real ship) in London on September 5. He’s also working on a new album with his other band The Urban Voodoo Machine; he’s the lead guitarist.

A Universe Between Us is released by Belissima on September 6.

Right now you can download the song Best Shag In The World here.

Find out more at www.myspace.com/nickmarshmusic - Classic Rock Magazine

Nick Marsh is probably best known as the singer in 80s gothic rock band Flesh For Lulu. When they split in 1992 Marsh took on lead guitar duties in London’s gypsy blues outfit The Urban Voodoo Machine and now, as a side project, he has released his debut solo album ‘A Universe Between us’.


Though he’s been making music for some years, time has treated him and his voice well; the first thing to strike me when I put on this CD is just how good his baritone, velvety voice still is. The other thing that’s immediately obvious is how well it fits his chosen style of music, which is probably best described as dark lounge performed by a mariachi in 1950s LA. Think Nick Cave mixed with Burt Bacharach and you’d be in the right ballpark but there’s many other influences at play here; Dick Dale, Leonard Cohen, The Tindersticks, Rufus Wainwright, David Lynch and Quentin Tarantino all seem to have played a part in shaping the sound but the end result is undeniably Marsh’s.


Lyrically he treads a fine line and in less capable hands ‘A Universe Between Us’ could sound like a corny pastiche but for the most part Marsh’s skill as a songwriter sees him through. When he fails though, he fails massively, most notably on the lamentable ‘Best Shag in the World’ which could just as easily have been written by David Brent. The inclusion of an instrumental ‘El Deludo’ seems unnecessary but there are some great songs here, in particular ‘Destiny Angel’ and ‘The Smokin’ Gun’ that on the whole make it an enjoyable album. 3/5 - Punk Rock Iss Nicht Tot

Nick Marsh is probably best known as the singer in 80s gothic rock band Flesh For Lulu. When they split in 1992 Marsh took on lead guitar duties in London’s gypsy blues outfit The Urban Voodoo Machine and now, as a side project, he has released his debut solo album ‘A Universe Between us’.


Though he’s been making music for some years, time has treated him and his voice well; the first thing to strike me when I put on this CD is just how good his baritone, velvety voice still is. The other thing that’s immediately obvious is how well it fits his chosen style of music, which is probably best described as dark lounge performed by a mariachi in 1950s LA. Think Nick Cave mixed with Burt Bacharach and you’d be in the right ballpark but there’s many other influences at play here; Dick Dale, Leonard Cohen, The Tindersticks, Rufus Wainwright, David Lynch and Quentin Tarantino all seem to have played a part in shaping the sound but the end result is undeniably Marsh’s.


Lyrically he treads a fine line and in less capable hands ‘A Universe Between Us’ could sound like a corny pastiche but for the most part Marsh’s skill as a songwriter sees him through. When he fails though, he fails massively, most notably on the lamentable ‘Best Shag in the World’ which could just as easily have been written by David Brent. The inclusion of an instrumental ‘El Deludo’ seems unnecessary but there are some great songs here, in particular ‘Destiny Angel’ and ‘The Smokin’ Gun’ that on the whole make it an enjoyable album. 3/5 - Punk Rock Iss Nicht Tot