Monday, July 20, 2009

Angus & Julia Stone - A book like this

These guys are so good they make me angry. Both talented musicians with amazing voices, multi-instrumental, good looks. Some people get all the luck/have the tenacity to work hard at something and not give in. I first saw them as a support act a few years back at the annandale hotel and was instantly hooked by Julia Stone's sweet, rolling, almost purring vocal. She has a strange sound, reminiscant of Catatonia's Cerys Matthews. What makes it even more strange is that Cerys is Welsh and Julia is as Aussie as Vegemite. But hey, whatever works. Most of these songs are soft and sweet, but it's not to say they are not still powerful. The musicianship is flawless, the vocals defined and determined, polished but emotionally raw. When Julia sings, nay pleads "Hold me, Hold me, tonight" on title track 'A book like this' only a lifeless, soul-less inhuman monster could not feel their heart strings being pulled.Amazing live performers as well their skill and passion translates well to the stage

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