Bat For Lashes : Fur And Gold

What a voice Natasha Khan has and the creative genius to match! The birth of star? No, THE BIRTH OF A LEGEND!
- Maria Powers, 10/09/2009, USA

Full title is: Fur and Gold [Bonus Track]

US pressing includes one exclusive bonus track, a cover of Bruce Springsteen's 'I'm on Fire'. 2007 major label re-issue of the debut album (originally released in 2006,) many of the tracks have been reworked on this new edition. Bat For Lashes is the creation of Natasha Khan, a Pakistan-born, Brighton based songwriter. Her concept for Fur And Gold was to make something that started at dusk and finished up in the glorious sunlight. That gives you an idea of what this ethereal, cinematic album sounds like. Natasha's soaring howls, whispers and joyous singing are the main focus here. As beguiling as Bjork, as stunning as Sinead O'Connor and as dramatic as Kate Bush, it is her voice that dominates. The often minimal backdrop of haunting strings, unusual percussive instruments and drum machines provides the perfect accompaniment. Mature gothic sounds for those willing to be whisked off to beautiful faraway lands. EMI. 2007.