The second offering from Bat For Lashes (A.K.A. Natasha Khan) is as ethereal as its title might suggest. But approaching without prejudice, it is beautiful. The album opens with the haunting vocal melodies of "The Big Sleep", it moves through the powerful electronic drum loops and echo-laden vocals of "Two Planets". The dreamscape of "Good Love" contains lyrics which seem like they wouldn't scan on paper, but somehow, they work. "Good Love"'s dreamscape is, in fact the requiem to "Pearl's Dream". Its disco drum and bass loops are softened my oscillating synths. Indeed, "Siren Song" is Pearl's desperate cry for meaning out of the world. Some kind of bargaining plea with the spirits.
The concept album feel of the work is solidified in "Peace of Mind". A great story of desperation and a quest for meaning. The relatively stripped back arrangement bolsters the bleak lyrics. By track eight, we are introduced to the object of Pearl's obsession. Daniel is the man of her dreams. The object of her desire.
There is one word to sum up "Moon and Moon". That word is beautiful. It must be heard to be believed! I remember seeing it on the Culture Show something like 2 years ago, and being astonished.
That Pearl and Daniel are finally together is obvious from everything about "Sleep Alone". Everything about it is upbeat! The final harmony, the final intertwining of the beautiful characters in this story is depicted in "Glass". Its mutual death-wish sentiment is as touching as that in "There Is A Light".
Bat For Lashes' second studio is a stunning concept album (and you thought they died out with Pink Floyd!) A beautiful tale of star-cross'd lovers who get to spend eternity together.
Wonderful.
The concept album feel of the work is solidified in "Peace of Mind". A great story of desperation and a quest for meaning. The relatively stripped back arrangement bolsters the bleak lyrics. By track eight, we are introduced to the object of Pearl's obsession. Daniel is the man of her dreams. The object of her desire.
There is one word to sum up "Moon and Moon". That word is beautiful. It must be heard to be believed! I remember seeing it on the Culture Show something like 2 years ago, and being astonished.
That Pearl and Daniel are finally together is obvious from everything about "Sleep Alone". Everything about it is upbeat! The final harmony, the final intertwining of the beautiful characters in this story is depicted in "Glass". Its mutual death-wish sentiment is as touching as that in "There Is A Light".
Bat For Lashes' second studio is a stunning concept album (and you thought they died out with Pink Floyd!) A beautiful tale of star-cross'd lovers who get to spend eternity together.
Wonderful.
Track Listing:
- The Big Sleep - 2:54
- Travelling Woman - 3:48
- Two Planets - 4:48
- Good Love - 4:30
- Pearl's Dream - 4:45
- Siren Song - 4:58
- Peace of Mind - 3:29
- Daniel - 4:11
- Moon And Moon - 3:09
- Sleep Alone - 4:04
- Glass - 4:32
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