Bat For Lashes – The Haunted Man

Releasedate: 12-10-2012; Label: EMI
By: Nina Mende

Natasha Khan (born 25 October 1979), better known by her stage name Bat for Lashes, is an English singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. She sings and plays the piano, bass, guitar, and the autoharp. Khan’s debut album, Fur and Gold, released in 2006, peaked at number forty-eight on the UK Albums Chart and was shortlisted for the 2007 Mercury Prize. In 2008, Khan received two BRIT Award nominations for Best Breakthrough Artist and Best Female Solo Artist. Khan’s second album, Two Suns, released in 2009, reached number five on the UK Album Chart and number seventeen on the Irish Album Chart. It produced her first UK top forty single, “Daniel”, and was shortlisted for the 2009 Mercury Prize. Khan was nominated for Best Female Solo Artist at 2010 BRIT Awards.

Now her new album is out called “The Haunted Man”. Coming with eleven tracks the album will warm your heart. The soft female vocals and the melancholic melodies create a dreamy atmosphere. The lyrics are deep and definitely worth to be listened to closely. Pure music without much glamour and mainstream elements this album is floating along with your thoughts while listening. Like a successful hunter Natasha carries a man on her shoulder like bait. Both naked and the picture in black and white. Natural. Cover, as music. Enjoy the new Bat For Lashes album “The Haunted Man”. Out now.

Tracklist: 01. Lilies 02. All Your Gold 03. Horses of the Sun 04. Oh Yeah 05. Laura 06. Winter Fields 07. The Haunted Man 08. Marilyn 09. A Wall 10. Rest Your Head 11. Deep Sea Diver

Links:
Bat For Lashes Official