Finding a ‘sure thing’ in the music industry remains as
difficult a task as it has ever been. Beyond the raw talent, it is fair to say
a huge slice of luck remains ever necessary. However, taking a sizeable punt on
fast-rising Irish musician Hozier would appear to be of limited risk. Having
already accrued a healthy home fanbase off the back of the Irish only release
of the incredible single Take Me To Church in late 2013. It’s the timeless but
contemporary sound of his rich, raw vocal and the bluesy, soulful songwriting
that manages to sound both intimate and vast in equal measure. Sedated is a
similarly important sounding statement of intent. It strides with purpose, all
darkly emotive vocals, piano flourishes and the suggestion of a big band that
swells and soars. You’d be hard-pushed to compare him with anybody but the
greats of yesteryear.
Finding a ‘sure thing’ in the music industry remains as
difficult a task as it has ever been. Beyond the raw talent, it is fair to say
a huge slice of luck remains ever necessary. However, taking a sizeable punt on
fast-rising Irish musician Hozier would appear to be of limited risk. Having
already accrued a healthy home fanbase off the back of the Irish only release
of the incredible single Take Me To Church in late 2013. It’s the timeless but
contemporary sound of his rich, raw vocal and the bluesy, soulful songwriting
that manages to sound both intimate and vast in equal measure. Sedated is a
similarly important sounding statement of intent. It strides with purpose, all
darkly emotive vocals, piano flourishes and the suggestion of a big band that
swells and soars. You’d be hard-pushed to compare him with anybody but the
greats of yesteryear.
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