A review of the duckworth lewis method album.
1 – Coin Toss
Coin toss gets us out of the blocks with a bit of whimsy. It isn’t the sort of opener that anchors your innings, more the kind that makes a quick 20 odd and starts the day.
2 – The Age of Revolution
A solid opener with an international flair. A good-looking lad, that has an old world charm that the Marketing people will flog to death. Light on its feet, but hits hard.
3 – Gentlemen & Players
DLM have decided on a solid opening batsman of quality, but not their best batsman. Not a quick scorer, but will stay out there for some time.
4 – The Sweet Spot
The trend in modern cricket is to put your best batsmen in at 4. DLM may appear like traditionalists, but with the sweet spot they have delivered their best batsmen. Sexy, dynamic, cheeky and attacking, it is the song that people come to watch.
5 – Jiggery Pokery (Captain)
At five they have plumped for the crowd favourite and their leader. A larger than life song based on everyone’s favourite ashes ball. This song isn’t much to look at aesthetically, but you can’t look away. It makes you cheer for it. It entertains at the crease and gives good support to the other songs. Tactically quite astute.
6 – Mason on the Boundary
Mason is a different kettle of fish than the normal number 6. It isn’t about making a quick score and hanging around with the tail, it is more about the long innings. It is interesting to watch, more of a stylist than an aggressor though.
7 – Rain Stops Play
The rather earnest wicket keeper. Like most keepers this song will rub many people the wrong way. However we like it, as it is the least chatty wicket keeper we have ever come across.
8 – Meeting Mr. Miandad
Here is where they have slotted in their star all rounder. Keeping it back in the order to give the later order surge. Probably my least favourite in the line up, I cannot warm to it, but it already has its fans and doesn’t need me.
9 – The Nightwatchman
The most beautiful ode to a shithouse cricket tradition that I know of. It is slow, subtle and will hang around all day without annoying you. Get our your lighters and support this tailender as he tries to win your heart.
10 – Flatten the Hay
The eccentric spinner from Ireland. Not what you would expect but a lovely change of direction. Can’t bat to save itself, but its magical fingers more than make up for it. Not easy to pick, but worth it if you do.
11 – Test Match Special
A Ferret with the bat, but a lionhearted with the ball. Steady, dependable, and able to bowl all day. A brilliant end to the line up.
12th song – The End of the Over
Not your typical 12th man. It isn’t eager to help, or bring out the gloves. This is an ambitious song.
Overall it is a top class album. Worth a buy.
