3 months ago 17th Jun 12:39
I’ll Be Lightning is the stunning debut album from Liam Finn, due for release through UK label Transgressive records this July, home to Iron & Wine, The Shins, Foals and Young Knives.
One of Rolling Stone’s top 10 artists to watch this year, Liam also recently appeared on the Late show, Letterman and The Late Late Show, Craig Ferguson.
Following suit here in the UK, Liam’s debut live performance was on Later with Jools Holland in April.
The 24 year old punk rock caveman is a completely dynamic performer - so much so that a biker gang once forced him to perform all night.
A singer/songwriter on paper, he is far more in reality. Stunning melodies, huge swirling choruses make for a thrilling one man live show.
Debut album I’ll Be Lightning swaggers through ragged grooves and beautiful melodies, sometimes wistful (Second Chance), sometimes content (Better to Be), often climaxing in a wild fury of alt-rock drums and sublime vocals.
Solemn tracks, such as the poetic Gather to the Chapel and Lullaby sit comfortably next to poppier gems such as Lead Balloon and Wide Awake on the Voyage Home. Lyrics flecked with sincerity and subtle vocals bind this album together making Finn an essential new artist for 2008.
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