Anxiety Replacement Therapy

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Once I realised the acronym of ‘Anxiety Replacement Therapy’ is ART, I thought: ‘That’s genius, and it’ll look great on a T-shirt. Described by frontman Thom Rylance as a “ self-help tape” for those struggling in life, the album tackles a multitude of issues – including austerity, mental health, personal development and anxiety. I was just heartbroken, but I saw Johnny in the studio corridor afterward and he gave me a big hug and some advice: ‘I really like what you do. Speaking exclusively to Official Charts, The Lottery Winners say: “Anxiety Replacement Therapy is the UK’s Number 1 album on the Official Chart.

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Sertraline – named after the antidepressant – is perhaps the most obvious example, with tracks like Burning House and Jennie also uptempo rockers with deeper, often darker messages buried beneath the noise. The Lottery Winners talk new album Anxiety Replacement Therapy with Shaun Ryder, Boy George and Frank Turner". Sertraline is a commonly prescribed SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor) used to help with depression and anxiety. The title pays tribute to their enduring influence as a pioneering goth band and interest in psychedelia, and the 12 tracks are packed full of melodies and insistent hooks.The Alcott features Berninger and Swift vocalising over layers of haunting piano chords, with each expressing “I think I’m falling back in love with you”. With seven Top 10 singles, three Top 10 albums and a rich catalogue of timeless songs, including ‘Walkway’, ‘Alright’, ‘Fine Time’ and ‘Flying’, Cast were one of the big success stories of the Britpop era. The despondent ‘Long Way Down’ brings the tempo down with serene-like guitar work from Thom and lead guitarist Robert Lally, before the pummelling beats of ‘Sertraline’ kick in – named after the antidepressant, the fast-paced track is a perfect slice of indie rock that sees Thom reflect on being placed on medication for his mental health. The Lottery Winners are not here to reinvent the wheel – the album is redolent of the lad rock of Hard-Fi and the blissed out pop of Blossoms – but these songs are delivered with enough energy and passion to make them worth your time. The Lottery Winners frequently get this label attached to them as they are no strangers to touring and playing live at every opportunity.

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SHAUN RYDER is the Mancunian power-house vocalist who for over 30 years has been leading the charge for the legendary Happy Mondays and Black Grape.This is Rylance breaking from negative and problematic thinking, leaving that part of his mind behind. Allow yourself to walk alongside Rylance’s experiences, connecting with the story arc that unveils itself to you. The album was written by the band's lead vocalist Thom Rylance about his struggles with his mental health, following a year in his life. Anti-anxiety medication Sertraline gets its own ode, offered as part of the positive picture and something that can usefully hold your hand. Previously, the group enjoyed two Top 40 records: 2020’s The Lottery Winners (23) and 2021 release Something To Leave The House For (11).

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There's that local pride, so I think we slot in nicely into the Portsmouth way of life and Portsmouth way of doing things. When Johnny was listening to our demos, I stood at the back of the room and secretly took a picture – and the flash went off. Though just as captivating as their predecessors, the last two tracks of the album are of a more mellow nature. He repeats the line, “I’ll hate myself in the morning”, at the end of the track as he berates himself, seemingly for drinking too much to numb the pain and waking up on the bathroom floor again.

Favourite album: Impossible to choose but Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables by Dead Kennedys is pretty awesome. A great indie rock song, Rylance starts to slowly tip the scales back towards being mentally healthy. Money, musing on all the jobs musicians tend to juggle before they can (if they’re lucky) go full time, has all the melon-twisting Madchester trappings you could imagine, short of Bez and maracas.