tomsches 17,399 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Magdalene, which she’s currently gearing up to release via Young Turks this fall. Fans who attended her mindblowing theatre tour of the same name this summer will already be familiar with the record’s vulnerability. Work began on Magdalene, which she produced predominantly with Nicolas Jaar, alongside other contributors, three years ago. It came to fruition between London, New York and Los Angeles, where she indulged in a period of solitude, taking to wearing long medieval dresses and wandering around by herself. “I was in a sad place, mentally,” she says, “and I didn’t want to come out of it. I don’t have many friends there, and wasn’t communicating with my friends or family here. I just went and locked myself off.” “The record is about every lover that I’ve ever had, and every lover that I’m going to have,” she says. Musically, she describes it as “just when you think it’s really fragile and about to fall apart, there’s an absolute defiance and strength in a way that my work’s never had before”. If previously, Twigs was seen as something otherworldly, now she’s right there in front of us, pouring her heart out. “It’s really fragile. I made it at a time when I was in recovery – physically and emotionally – and I think that comes through.” The intense vulnerability of the record contrasts with just how precise and superhuman her talent is. Album opener "1000 Eyes" sets the tone for the record; a choral a capella bringing about the threat of change, the end of a relationship. ‘It’s gonna be cold with all those eyes,’ her distressed falsetto preempts over and over. A static bass builds up into a drone, while the vocal grows as disjointed as Twigs felt at the time of writing. "Holy Terrain", featuring Future, will undoubtedly receive the most attention. A dark, sexy, witchy trap tune, it’s a new direction for Twigs. After getting hold of Future’s number, she did what any of us would do and casually dropped him a text. "Sad Day" is like if Opus III’s 1992 dance hit "It’s A Fine Day" ran into Kate Bush on a hillside. “I find it neurotic,” Twigs says of the vocal hook. “It’s all on the same note, it’s creepy. It’s asking, in the monotony of your life, would you take a chance on someone for something bigger? Would you take a risk on love and possibly being hurt again?” There are more glitchy Kate Bush vibes on " Mary Magdalene", which opens with a warped piano solo and moves onto reflections on female power. One of her favourites to perform, "Home With You", touches on demanding attention; “It’s about relationships. People are just quite needy, aren’t they?” she says. “It’s so fun and beautiful to sing. Those big strings at the end – it’s like flying with your voice!” " Mirrored Heart" is a tear-soaked piano ballad, full of pain and conflict. “Oh, it’s so sad, isn’t it?” Twigs asks. “Usually I’m a mess when I sing it. I cry every time. It’s actually really nice crying on stage. I always know it’s coming.” hen there's "Daybed", which feels reflective, accepting and calm. “When I wrote it,” Twigs says, “I knew that the whole of my life was about to fall apart. https://i-d.vice.com/en_uk/article/zmjny4/fka-twigs-interview-magdalene-new-album?fbclid=IwAR0kM_oPFfvSQ9fJO_OSFHeyRI9FA_xF-6QO-DvhHUBICMUehrtK1oy70Us Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryusei 61,110 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Her description of the album sounds amazing and Cellophane is gorgeous so this album can't come soon enough Musery Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitleysingur 13,789 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Finally Dreams of you and me are in the dirt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sestri Levante 1,057 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 That sounds so beautiful Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice bear 1 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Yas avant garde queen ice heard one side from above Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJaneHolland 77,348 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 I really liked Cellophane so I gave her album another try and it grew on me, excited for this! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geopang 4,831 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 I saw her Magdalene theater tour earlier this year and I was blown away. She’s a brilliant artist and the songs were godly. Super excited for this! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
whore 11,447 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 You left out the part where it says the album is on the verge of release Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwing 518 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 I hope it's a long album. She's been gone for so long, I need as much as I can get from her! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fusel 1,109 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 i saw it live and i teared up multiple times. we’re in for a ride, gays Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Boy 3,252 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 A shame songs like Youth and Yes will vanish into nothing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xoxo Craig 55,649 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 I am groot. End Racism Now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie 2,518 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 You bitches better buy this masterpiece and help her get what she deserves What if tomorrow I see you again? Should I say that I used to love you? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle 2,056 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 I can’t wait 🙌🏽 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaybeKermit 4,960 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Im literally gonna cry..... finally after all those years Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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