THE HORRORS play Lee’s Palace September 27. See listing Rating: NNN
Considering the giant stylistic leap the Horrors took between their first two albums – garage rock to propulsive drones – it’s not surprising that they’ve changed their sound again. On Skying, the English five-piece play with synthesizers, backward guitars and danceable beats that result in an album that’s like an amalgamation of some of the best British music from the 80s and 90s.
While much of the record is suitable for the dance floor, the Horrors allow themselves to get prettier than before, especially on closer Oceans Burning. They also give themselves time to explore all a tune has to offer, with no song shorter than four minutes. Faris Badwan, fresh from his Cat’s Eyes side project, has become a subtle singer whose voice suits these lush songs.
Lots of bands pillage from the pop music canon few do it with the aplomb of the Horrors.
Top track: Endless Blue
