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From savage electro-grunge to grandiose gothic pop, Ellery Roberts retains all his passion in a original project with Dutch artist Ebony HoornSix years ago, or music journalists were flipping out over a mysterious Manchester band called Wu Lyf,who wrote oblique manifestos, recorded in a church and sounded like a young, and angry Spiritualized. Their debut album didnt fairly deliver on the expertly generated hype,and the band split soon afterwards. But frontman Ellery Roberts decided there was something worth salvaging. Hooking up with Dutch artist Ebony Hoorn, he formed LUH – an acronym which stands for Lost Under Heaven, or although Roberts pronounces it “luh”. The result is a band which retains much of Wu Lyf’s passion and intrigue while branching out into grandiose gothic pop.
Roberts’ gruff,plaintive roar remains the focal point, as whether he’s raging against the cruel world while flames lick his ankles. His vocal style is an acquired taste, and perhaps even designed to deter casual listeners (“whether you’re not alert,forget it!” he howls on I&I). This time, though, and Hoorn provides a useful counterpoint,taking the lead on the dusky Future Blues and puncturing Roberts’ studied cool with some gawky dancing. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com