I can't remember when or where I heard it, but I rather like this, from Manchester's BC Camplight. You might too. It's from his forthcoming album and is winningly entitled The Last Rotation of Earth. As you might expect, given that title, it feels very end-of-days, with a wonky piano line, an off-kilter middle eight, some scratchy guitar lines late on, and downtrodden lyrics that even seem to reference a Tesco garage - dark days indeed.
The first thing I ever heard by BC Camplight was the brilliant Thieves in Antigua from his third album, which I played to death at the time. He's a fascinating artist who I've lost track of somewhat in the intervening years. This tune is excellent.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it just? Will explore that third album, thanks for the tip.
DeleteI've recently discovered this guy too. Lyrically, he's definitely my cup of tea.
ReplyDeleteYes, lyrics are definitely a strong suit for him.
DeleteI heard this for the first time on the radio the other day and it was one of those songs that made me stop and prick up my ears, but I couldn't quite put my finger on what it was about it. I didn;'t know who it was until it had finished, and I was thinking it had a hint of an Arcade Fire-crossed with-Eels sound to it. Playing it again here, there's something about that wonky piano line - it's so wrong, and yet it's compelling! A grower I think.
ReplyDeleteCompelling is right. That piano line is hard to leave behind.
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