Henric De La Cour – My Bones, Your Ashes (Digital/Vinyl Album – Birds Will Sing For Your Enterprises)
Henric De La Cour’s previous album dates back to 2018. The former frontman of Yvonne, a seasoned artist in the scene, now returns with ten new songs, this time on a new label after previously being signed to Progress Productions.
The music of this eccentric artist has always stood apart. While it still fits within the Electro-Pop realm, it is deeply interwoven with personal influences. At times, the atmosphere and arrangements evoke an electronic take on Bauhaus, though his sound perhaps resonates more with the magic of IAMX.
Electronics and guitars guide the album through dreamy, floating moments, often lifted by elevating choruses that invite spontaneous singalongs. Yet, there are also harder-edged tracks, always refined with a sensual touch. A melancholic, ballad-like piece even finds its place among the mix.
Unfortunately, the songs tend to be quite short, but Henric De La Cour remains an undeniably creative artist who approaches Pop in a way that sets him apart from the mainstream. (Rating:8).
Listen to “Scavenger”:
https://henric-de-la-cour.bandcamp.com/track/scavenger
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