With hints of Radiohead, Blur and The Verve, this group of young Brits is something special.
Formed in 2005, The Horrors are a post-punk, semi-shoegaze band from Southend on Sea, England. They have three albums out so far: Strange House, Primary Colours and their newest being Skying (released in July). Each album has progressively climbed the UK charts. Their first album getting to 37th overall and Skying reaching an outstanding 5th overall. It's no surprise Louise Brailey, of the UK's 'NME' magazine, called the group "one of this generation's most important bands."
While not as complete and whole of an album as Primary Colours, Skying showcases the group's growing maturity. The songs have more meaning somehow, with a clear focus being on atmosphere, background and significant subject matter . Faris Badwan (lead singer) is more comfortable and confident with his singing than ever before and it enhances each song's overall appeal greatly.
The band recently recorded a live performance in New York City's famed Webster Hall for MTV Hive. The song featured below, "Moving Further Away", is one of two centerpieces to Skying (the other being "Still Life"). It's an impressive and meditative sprawling piece that shows you the band isn't afraid of letting things develop. Patience is a virtue and this song is the reward. Give it some time to sink in and appreciate the waxing and waning of the energy. Enjoy.
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