a term he coined in the 80s in tribute to the inventive lyrics of the calypsonian
Tom Chivers
he still looks for the plan
Drawing from neuroscience on the idea of 'internal gain'
The Age of Destruction and Lies by Rupert M. Loydell Virginia Astley a term he coined inIn this new book of poems Rupert Loydell writes about the world he now finds himself living in, questioning the damage caused by time, memory, lockdown, aging, politics, lies, neglect and disinformation. Whether grappling with social history, corrupt data, roadbuilding, Grenfell Tower, urban graffiti, faith and fine art, or 'the fickleness of language', these damaged prayers and disbelieving explorations are 'configured for maximum twitch'. And