Bat For Lashes (Natasha Khan)

[Danny Boy]

I think the lyrics to All Your Gold grabbed me more than any other track.

Agree with Winter Fields being aces as well.

I do think Laura is my favorite, though.

 

[bono_212]

I tried to keep up with the lyrics, but when you're driving a beast like my 95 Dodge Avenger, it's not the easiest to hear everything on those speakers.

 

[iron yuppie]

My favorite track from Two Suns was the opener, and I think that is going to hold true for Haunted Man as well. Lilies is just splendid. What a fantastic vocal performance.

I think I'm looking at a three way tie at the top of my list of favorite female vocalists at the moment: Feist, Natasha Khan, and Victoria LeGrand.

 

[bollox]

I was kinda 'eh' when I first heard Laura, but this is pretty great.

 

[cobl04]

Pretty good read. Cover Story: Bat for Lashes | Features | Pitchfork

It has changed my life goal - I now just want to get fucked up at a party with Natasha Khan.

 

[iron yuppie]

 

[Catman]

LILIES

 

[bollox]

Cool Pitchfork article. I like the way the pretty pictures move.

 

[cobl04]

BNM'd!

 

[u2popmofo]

Is it coming out a day early in North America? My Amazon tracking details (iYup's favorite thing) say it will arrive today.

 

[iron yuppie]

That Pitchfork review reads more like a 9.4 than an 8.4.

 

[iron yuppie]

Is it coming out a day early in North America? My Amazon tracking details (iYup's favorite thing) say it will arrive today.

In this case, I am very interested in the tracking details.

 

[u2popmofo]

It's out for delivery right now, so yeah, I'll have it today.

 

[nielsgov]

That Pitchfork review reads more like a 9.4 than an 8.4.

So it's like every other Pitchfork review.

 

[Slapnutz]

Seeing her play at Manchester Cathedral tomorrow night. Seems like the perfect setting.

 

[u2popmofo]

While it may not have as high of highs as the first two, it seems much more consistent to my ears, and is probably already my overall favorite album of hers.

 

[Slapnutz]

The Manchester Cathedral show was brilliant. Khan has incredible stage presence and her voice was just otherworldly (despite her claims she had the flu). Horses of the Sun, Laura and Glass were the standouts. But even Rest Your Head, which is a bit limp on the record, sounded suitably epic, complete with Elaine Benes dance moves.

Also, venue

 

[u2popmofo]

Bat for Lashes: The Haunted Man < PopMatters

 

[iron yuppie]

Having listened to this five times now, I am thinking that Beach House all of a sudden has competition for AoY honors.

 

[u2popmofo]

What's the short list of your favs so far? No ranks necessary.

 

[iron yuppie]

Talking about songs from Haunted Man or albums in general? I'll just do both.

Lilies, All Your Gold, Laura, and Marilyn are my favorites from the album.

In terms of 2012 albums, I'd say Bloom, The Haunted Man, Kindred, Kill for Love, and Lonerism are probably the top five at the moment.

 

[bono_212]

Ive got this one at about 8 for now, but it is great.

 

[Catman]

The Manchester Cathedral show was brilliant.

Also, venue

jealous. I am definitely jealous.

 

[joyfulgirl]

Laura. Wow.

 

[u2popmofo]

She's more than a superstar.

 

[nielsgov]

I actually lol'd.

This album isn't doing much for me. The last one didn't do much either so apparently Bat for Lashes isn't something for me. I do like Laura though. Beautiful song.

 

[cobl04]

Lilies, All Your Gold, Laura, and Marilyn are my favorites from the album.

literally mine as well

 

[u2popmofo]

Bat for lashes - 'Laura' (HD/1080p) - YouTube

 

[Catman]

No love for Winter Fields?

 

[bono_212]

winter fields is pretty great, just for the record. Dat violin!