However, developments here should gently broaden their appeal. Williamson displays a welcome new vulnerability on the harrowing Gina Was, about a childhood incident. Meanwhile, Fearn is subtly developing his production, venturing beyond electro-punk to use classical strings on Double Diamond and a broader range of collaborators. The combination of Willliamson, Game of Thrones actor Gwendoline Christie’s furious rap and Big Special’s David Bowie-ish crooning on The Good Life makes for one of the most hauntingly catchy things they’ve done.

And on the album’s unexpectedly charming highlight, No Touch, Williamson and former Life Without Buildings singer Sue Tompkins sound like a comically bickering soap opera couple as she amusingly teases out the human being behind Williamson’s grumpy facade. “You’re not miserable, you’re nice,” she tells him, as he protests – unconvincingly – “I’m not”.

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