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Empress - Empress

  by Chris Jones

published: 17 / 12 / 2001



Empress - Empress
Label: 555
Format: CD

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Nicola Hodgkinson has been involved with some fine bands in her musical career - bass/vocals in 'Boyracer', backing vocals for 'Hood,' and a solo effort as 'Hem'. Her latest project, Empress, venture

Nicola Hodgkinson has been involved with some fine bands in her musical career - bass/vocals in 'Boyracer', backing vocals for 'Hood,' and a solo effort as 'Hem'. Her latest project, Empress, ventures down a path that was hinted at by Hem. Sparse arrangements utilizing piano, droning keyboards, delicate guitar picking, and subdued drumming form a lovely backdrop for Nicola's breathy vocals. The songs create a minimal and daunting atmosphere, much like a desert landscape. And while the tone is definitely somber, it is also quite soothing and peaceful. Bands like 'Low' and 'Movietone' would probably feel comfortable in this setting. Originally available only on LP by the "to be watched" '555' label, it is now available on CD also in a limited edition of 500. The CD version includes the tracks from the "In the Sky" 7inch, also released by 555.



Track Listing:-
1 Planless
2 All Weve Seen
3 A Very Small Step
4 Here It Isn't
5 Uphill
6 Safe
7 Don't Give Up On Me
8 Scenery
9 Hey Its Over
10 Danger I Know
11 Through It All
12 In The Sky
13 Bigger Things
14 I Am Not Cut Out Fot This
15 His Own Sense
16 No One Knows
17 A Restless Reminder
18 Cause To Doubt



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