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 02/2014

    HAUNTED LEATHER
    In Her Golden Room EP

  • reviewed 11/2016

    Young The Giant
    Home Of The Stranger

  • reviewed 01/2006

    DUNCAN SHEIK
    White Limousine

  • reviewed 09/2007

    MILTON AND THE DEVIL'S PARTY
    How Wicked We've Become

  • reviewed 10/2006

    BECK
    The Information

  • reviewed 09/2009

    THE INSTRUCTION
    Failure By Design

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.