Hozier

[Flaming Friar Sr]

What, no thread on the best new act coming from Ireland, since, well since U2 I guess?!

I guess he hasn't released too many songs yet, but every single one did is pure gold. The guy can sing and plays an excellent guitar. Check out everything on youtube, you may know his fantastic debut single Take Me To Church:

Hozier - Take Me To Church - YouTube

Other gems:

Hozier - From Eden (live sessions) - YouTube

Hozier - Cherry Wine (Live on KFOG Radio) - YouTube

 

[corianderstem]

Really looking forward to his album; I like what I've heard so far.

 

[jeevey]

Wow, I am totally falling in love with his sound. My sister played Take Me to Church a few weeks ago and I was only mildly intrigued, but a revisit opens up a whole new world. the nuances of his performance, the dark themes of love/sexual obsession... just wow.

 

[IWasBored]

there's something about that "amen" warble that precludes me from ever wanting to hear a) the rest of the song b) any of the other songs.

 

[corianderstem]

Found out I'll get to review his Seattle show next month. Yay!

 

[jeevey]

there's something about that "amen" warble that precludes me from ever wanting to hear a) the rest of the song b) any of the other songs.

Hm. Do you have no taste for country or gospel usually?

Cori, I'm so jealous. His show out here is A. three hours away and B. sold out.

 

[u2popmofo]

 

[IWasBored]

Hm. Do you have no taste for country or gospel usually?

Cori, I'm so jealous. His show out here is A. three hours away and B. sold out.

not really.

and even less so when it's thrown into bland, radio-friendly "indie" music.

 

[corianderstem]

His album is great.

His show this week was great.