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Peter Murphy
A lion is an
impressive and majestic creature, and those attributes could describe
the career of Mr. Peter Murphy. He is definitely outside of the
comfort zone of the “Legend” status: He is making new albums, he
is still active as a live performer and he is an artist with a
consolidated style. Peter Murphy is living one of their best moments
as an artist, because he has managed to combine experience and
passion in his music. “Lion” is a pretty consistent and strong
album; it’s a fine piece of Dark Wave-Alternative music with a
touch of 80’s Rock. The production is impeccable (as we can expect
from him) and we can perceive that he has renewed strength in this
release.
“Hang Up” is an
excellent opening track, it could work really well for the beginning
of a live show too because it has thrilling energy, and it can create
expectation in the listener; this one sounds really powerful. “I’m
My Own Name” rises with majestic atmosphere and is such a lively
track; Peter is singing here with everything he has, he’s giving
the 100%. “Low Tar Stars” has this refreshing and dynamic
electronic rhythm; this track rocks… really loud! “I’m On Your
Side” is melodic, warm, and captivating. This is such a tasteful
song. “Compression” has passion and intensity in the chorus: It
is like a landslide of emotions, and the verse is sublime to the max;
this song is perfectly balanced and it has crafted with sheer
majesty. “Holy Clown” is pure emotion and has lots of feeling;
this is a really touching track. “The Rose” is a perfect example
of how to make a perfect ballad, this very classy stuff: Thumbs up!
“The Ghost Of Shokan Lake” has an interesting waltzed pace, and
the most energetic passages are really well placed here, this song
has rising drama and some exploding moment at the middle of the song.
“Eliza” is a wonderful Dark Wave track with the distinctive touch
of the master Peter Murphy; this could be a great single. “Loctaine”
is a perfect night-song, it’s bewitching and passionate. “Lion”
follows a similar path to the previous track at the beginning, but it
has some slight touch of strength; this track is mid-tempo and
perfectly balanced. This one sounds huge and it is an excellent final
track.
Peter Murphy is a
master, and this album has no waste. This is top quality stuff; and
this artist is in a great moment: He has experience, undeniable
talent, and passion. “Lion” is a brilliant album.
Daniel Olvera
