I've fallen in love with Natasha Khan's (Bat for Lashes) debut album, Fur and Gold. The UK version came out last year.....but the U.S version came out July 31st. Her debut is really good from start to finish. I like the fact that her backing band is all female and fairy-like too
. Every article I read on her mentions Bjork, Kate Bush, Tori Amos, and Sinead O'Connor.....they're pretty on point too. I can't listen to "Prescilla" without thinking of Kate Bush.....the arrangement/ odd timing is very Kate like.




http://www.myspace.com/batforlashes

Check out the video for "What's a Girl to Do".....weird and funny.

Her live performance of "Horse and I":
http://www.youtube.com/wa...L-SikCeNDY
Tell me that's not Bjork up on that stage.


Anyway.....this album is one of the best of 2007 so far imo.

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MikeMatronik said:

Not even a little?

Never heard of them but certainly will with your good references

AnckSuNamun said:

I'll p2p

i'll have to investigate her.

it's about time another quality Kate Bush imitator came around.

magnificentsynthesizer said:

long time no see.

AnckSuNamun said:

it has been awhile, hasn't it? Have you posted your picture yet?

i checked out a couple songs by BFL and i'm digging it! i can tell she's gonna be on my playlist a lot this fall.

thanks for the heads up!

I can dig it.

I kinda like her, but those outfits

I've heard the Björk comparisons and am intrigued. I'll have to investigate! Any singles/vids you can recommend?

The video for "what's a girl to do" is DOPE!

I like.

Moonbeam said:

"The Wizard", "What's a Girl to Do", and "Prescilla" are her released singles....but "Horse and I" is my overall favorite from the album.

http://www.youtube.com/wa...tRCzmvvdDU
Prescilla video

http://www.youtube.com/wa...1wnOUH2jk8
What's a Girl to Do.

http://www.youtube.com/wa...uaCNanSPcM
Trophy

I wouldn't cast as a total Bjork knock-off, but the influence is definitely there.

VinaBlue said:

You haven't been in a long time.

magnificentsynthesizer said:

I crack up everytime I see furries dancing or doing some silly shit like BMXing.

MendesCity said:

I don't think they're hideous, but nothing truly spectacular.....kinda meh

heartbeatocean said:

PANDURITO said:

Yeah....check her out.

magnificentsynthesizer said:

No problem.

AnckSuNamun said:

Yeah... Been busy... Thanks for noticing!

LOL

i've never heard of her but that "what's a girl to do" is hot

Its ok, but I think the album is over rated.

I'd pick Regina Spektor instead any day of the week. She is a talent.