Clara Engel - The Lovebird's Throat

I'm not usually one for lyric based music. In fact, I tend to prefer instrumental efforts much more often than anything based on words. On occasion though, when it's done right, it's actually a pretty nice change of pace.

So when I heard Clara Engel's latest EP a few days ago, even though I was surprised I enjoyed it, I'm glad I took the time. Today's track is the best musically produced track (in my opinion) but will still focus heavily on the lyrics.

Give it a listen.

The first few minutes are where you'll know if it's for you or not. The music can get a bit monotonous, and her voice might be too stern for some ears, but if you can make it past all that you'll reap the rewards.

Right after the middle you get the switch. From the unsettled, wandering lyrics, you'll head straight to a dominating sound that marks the realization. It's up to you to interpret it, but I found this particular track the darkest.

Stream/Lyrics/Buy @ Bandcamp

Definitely not an EP for the masses, and that's part of the appeal. It takes focus and genuine interest to understand what it's made of, but when you realize what you're listening to it becomes that much more powerful.

The way she uses her vocabulary is great for the genre, too. She knows which words to use to display her story, but she won't overflow her stories with signs of intellect, making it all an easy listen for anyone who really wants to.

Go give the stream a listen if it sounds to your liking so far. If you end up really liking it, you can support her on her next release here. It should be coming up some time this year, so hurry the process and help an artist out.