Drakes Hotel “Let Our Hoax Eclipse”
(DH Music)
From the
opening tape hiss, programmed drums, and deep throbbing bassline, this new Drakes Hotel album feels classic – like
a lost classic post-punk album from the likes of For Against or Comsat Angels,
but no, it’s pretty recent. The fifth
Drakes Hotel album was released in November of last year – two years after
their amazing Love’s Not Lazy EP –
but I am just getting around to writing about it now, because of losing three
months of music enjoyment due to health issues.
What a welcome collection of music this is top return to! This collection is tight, urgent and inspired
and their best work since 2007’s Tell Me
Everything.
Have you
ever left a concert – all energized and amped – to an unknown album being
played as exit music on the big speakers with too much bass and wondered to
yourself if it may be the best thing you’ve ever heard? This could be that album. The first four songs are sheer brilliance
lyrically and musically, but it’s not until the album’s middle point, where
things slow down a little and we are treated to “Scuffed Hips” and its chorus
beginning with a soaring “In that space between us” that the narcotic appeal
truly sinks its teeth. Amelia Drake’s spectacular and
otherworldly vocals are as haunting as the dark lyrics, while Chris Y’s guitars are as complex,
layered and strikingly catchy as ever.
This is a cohesive and timeless collection high-lighted by the Kitchens of Distinction reminiscent “Nothing
of Comfort,” which is utterly beautiful.
I am so
thankful that under heard artists such as this Midwestern couple continue to
make such inspiring and exciting music. Now
let’s reward them for their efforts with a much larger audience.
Drakes Hotel "Nothing of Comfort"
Yay! So awesome to see you back here! Now I'm off to listen.
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