“Leaving My Hairdresser,” is the follow up to The Bedroom Philosopher’s hugely successful “Northcote (So Hungover).” This motown inspired, horn layered rock track investigates the problems men face when looking for a new hair-stylist.
Featuring in his new comedy show, cleverly titled “Wit-Bix,” the track begins with a 60’s soul inspired master of ceremonies introduction to lead singer Heazlewood, describing him as the whitest man alive. This could not be any truer as The Bedroom Philosopher delivers lyrics such as ‘Tis the morning after our first affair, I can see that he’s cut that man, cut him right out of my hair’ with such a painfully pale attitude that it is indeed, at least a little bit, funny.
Unfortunately, neither the comedic or musical values of this song are good enough for it to stack up against The Bedroom Philosopher’s previously mentioned hit. The chorus does present a welcome musical refuge from the verse, with Heazlewood’s vocals even channelling (the nerdiest part of) Tim Rogers at times. However, the melody doesn’t seem to stick and the joke itself doesn’t seem funny or memorable enough to prove as a worthy follow-up.
– Nigel Moyes
