VERDEN ALLEN founder member of MOTT THE HOOPLE spent the best part of 2001 recording this third solo album, which highlights not only his keyboard playing but his distinctive vocal style and songwriting talents. "20 YEAR HOLIDAY" was writted, produced and performed by Verden at his South Wales studio and at times goes back to the classic mould of songs he wrote during Mott The Hoople"s formative years whilst also offering 21st Century contemporary numbers.