McAlmont & Butler

English duo formed by vocalist David McAlmont and guitarist Bernard Butler, known for the singles 'Yes' and 'You Do' and the compilation 'The Sound of McAlmont and Butler'.

Bernard Butler was the guitarist for early Suede and later established a career as a producer. The duo met after Butler heard McAlmont live; they quickly wrote the hit 'Yes'. The DeBaser review notes production contributions from Mike Hedges and an early engineering role for Nigel Goldrich, and references Butler's later production work with artists such as Duffy, Paloma Faith and Sophie Ellis-Bextor.

DeBaser's review highlights the high quality of writing on the compilation 'The Sound of McAlmont and Butler', assembled from hits and B-sides. It emphasizes Bernard Butler's reluctance to rejoin bands and his influences (Dusty Springfield, Scott Walker) and the duo's soulful pop singles 'Yes' and 'You Do'. The review praises production and notable collaborators.

For:Fans of 90s Britpop and soul-infused pop; listeners who like strong vocal performances and guitar-driven songwriting.