It’s become rather clear that I missed a few members on my Most Anticipated 2009 post.
Consider Bat For Lashes‘ position within the post now firmly secured.
“Glass” is an album track on Natasha Khan’s upcoming sophomore album, Two Suns, due for release on April 6. For those who need the final verdict–spoiler alert ahead: It’s uh-mazing.
The track opens with a lovely, tender acapella from a nearly whispering Khan, slowly filling with a soft string of ambient melodica, pulsating drums, and chilled chimes of bells. As the song’s pace begins to quicken, so too does the narrative–a beautifully fragmented tale of Medieval proportions.
Finally, the chorus’ break: Gorgeous, operatic vocals rises high into the airwaves, paralleling the booming drum beat down below. “When two suns are shining, the battle becomes blinding” she pours out between the chaos.
“Glass” has a familiar feel upon first play, reminiscent of several bass-heavy classics from Björk‘s prolific back catalog, including “Hunter,” “”Who Is It?” and perhaps a bit of “Army of Me.”
Crashing guitar riffs, distant clattering, and ethereal bellowing lead the track into its eventual demise; a gorgeous combination of angelic vocal and coarse, heavy rhythms.
This is–I shall stress–not to be missed.
DL: Bat For Lashes – Glass (Sharebee)
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