Bat For Lashes is the stage name of singer and multi-instrumentalist Natasha Khan. Her music is very theatrical, full of characters, stories, myths, legends, magic - that kind of stuff. Definitely not of the mundane really world. Obviously this is normally something best avoided in a musical context, but she manages to avoid the taint of prog-rock by the sheer quality of the music. The lyrical ambition is matched by the instrumentation. There are plenty of unusual instruments such as Harpsichords, Authoharp and various percussion instruments. Much of this is played by Natasha herself, although she does have a backing band when she plays live. It is all very well thought out and the production is very good. As mentioned before, many percussion instruments are used and combined with programming this gives it all a very rhythmic feel.
She has produced two albums Fur and Gold and Two Suns. I don't think there is a lot to choose between them. I personally prefer Fur and Gold, as it does not end with a Scott Walker collaboration.
Recommended Track: What's a Girl To Do?
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