BAT FOR LASHES

The Haunted Man

2012-10-29

Natasha Khan (aka Bat For Lashes) describes her third release, The Haunted Man, as an album of healing and of being glad to be alive. I don't know what demons she is exorcising here, but the lyrics are often dark and contrary to what one might expect given the artist's description. Not only does Natasha sing the vocals, but she plays most of the instruments as well. Guest musicians are added on most songs, and the addition of programming and synths gives the entire thing a rich, full sound. The Haunted Man is full of discomfiting undertones. Even so, I liked it. Rebecca Ruth

Quick Links:

More reviews tagged #Rock

  • reviewed 05/2007

    FUTURE CLOUDS AND RADAR
    Future Clouds and Radar

  • reviewed 03/2008

    GREG LASWELL
    How The Day Sounds

  • reviewed 02/2013

    VOODOO SWING
    Fast Cars, Guitars, Tattoos, and Scars

  • reviewed 11/2012

    LENIN/MCCARTHY
    Art

  • reviewed 11/2013

    THE GORIES
    The Shaw Tapes: Live in Detroit 5/27/88

  • reviewed 01/2007

    the hylozoists
    la fin du monde

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.