Natasha Khan, or Bat For Lashes as she is known, is set to release her third studio album, The Haunted Man, in October. This time around we hear a more stripped down, vocally-driven Khan, in comparison to the beats-heavy Two Suns, or debut Fur and Gold. The opening track ‘Lilies’ reminds me why I love Bat For Lashes. Pitch perfect vocals, swirling strings and electro beats. In fact the single ‘Laura’ isn’t really a great representation of what’s to be found on the album. The sparse piano and haunting vocals are amazing but this album is full of synthesisers and small beats on every other song. The fun ‘Rest Your Head’ is probably as close as you’re going to get to her Fur and Gold songs. But for me the new direction is as good as ever. I love you Natasha.
Capital/EMI
4.5/5
Reviewer: Cormack O’Connor