Music Review: 'Bloodlines' and 'Invisible Empire/Crescent Moon'
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‘Bloodlines’
Barbarossa
3 stars
With his debut as Barbarossa, songwriter James Mathé sublimates his resume as a forward-thinking folkie into a cloud of icy-white synthetic soul. Mathé places his faith squarely in the skeletal power of his voice set adrift in space, surrounded by a distant scaffolding of analog electronics, drum machines and pinging guitars. High and tremulous, his vocals pack a sensuality, as on “The Endgame,” that often skews sad George Michael. From the Tricky trip-hop groove and church organ of the title track, to the Kraftwerkian sound of “Pagliaccio,” there are signifiers to spare, but Mathé has talent enough to bind his affections into a vision of his own.
(CHARLES DEVILBISS)
‘Invisible Empire/Crescent Moon’
KT Tunstall
2.5 stars
Don’t expect another “Black Horse and the Cherry Tree” from KT Tunstall’s latest album, “Invisible Empire/Crescent Moon.” Rather, the new album reflects a year of sadness in the Scottish singer-songwriter’s life — the first half recorded in spring 2012, the second in November, following the death of her father and her divorce. Tunstall brings a slower, melodic and acoustic tone to these tracks, accented with a bit of country twang. Though soulful and intimate, the record lacks the upbeat attitude that made Tunstall’s previous efforts so catchy.
(ROZANNE GELBINOVICH)
'Tears of joy that we made it' Lt. Col. Sean Boughal, of the 106th Rescue Wing, based in the Hamptons, spoke about his team's mission to perform rescue operations in Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.
'Tears of joy that we made it' Lt. Col. Sean Boughal, of the 106th Rescue Wing, based in the Hamptons, spoke about his team's mission to perform rescue operations in Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.
