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BLACK BORDELLO A GARDEN OF EARTHLY DELIGHTS
The inimitable South London outfit Black Bordello have announced their sophomore LP with a beguiling new Hieronymous Bosch-inspired single. 'A Garden of Earthly Delights' is a self-described study on body vs. brain as founding songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Sienna Bordello explains: “You are just viewing your romantic life like it’s a program on television, and the scenes playing out are not ones you’ve written or imagined for yourself.” Sonically explorative, whimsical electric guitar writhes through a thick vibrato as seductive bass grooves lock in with jazzy drums. Floating in a similar realm to Danny Elfman's eerie soundtracks, Sienna Bordello's charismatic vocals are delivered with a self-aware swagger, veering from ethereal to guttural as the track reaches its climax. Setting the tone for what's sure to be an captivating LP, 'A Garden of Earthly Delights' promises that whatever comes next from Black Bordello definitely won't be boring. -Holly Mullineaux
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