I was recently introduced to Oslo rock outfit, Magrugada . Their single, Look Away Lucifer is a murky and atmospheric rock song a la Nick Cave… In fact lead vocalist Sivert Høyem’s voice bears such an uncanny resemblance to Cave’s that when I heard the song first I thought it must be another side project for the head Bad Seed. Listen to it here and judge for yourself… if you’re a Bad Seeds or Grinderman fan then you’ll love this!
Madrugada ~ Look Away Lucifer
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Orphans & Vandals
26 08 2008Rather than watching the aforementioned dodgy clip, listen to the lyrically ethereal Mysterious Skin on their myspace page. Lead vocalist Al Joshua’s heartfelt formulaic storytelling is nostalgic of Lou Reed and Whipping Boy and the rising orchestral mix of violins, piano, glockenspiel, toy piano and a host of instrumental oddities laid over a looping bass riff all serve to convey the songs crisp imagery of a story set in Paris. The song has the potential to border on arty pretension but somehow the genuine simplicity in Joshua’s voice powers through and the result is a 10 minute nostalgia trip of love, sex and loss.
Mysterious Skin truly is treat for the senses and one of the most heartfelt and genuine performances to grace my ears in a long time. I can’t stop listening to it.
A rare 10/10.
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