Welcome Back, Ms. Khan. We Missed You!

(Let's try something a little different. Single reviews!)

"Laura"
By- Bat For Lashes
From- The Haunted Man (release date: October 12th, 2012 in UK, October 23rd, 2012 in US)
Length- 4:27
Song available at your favorite legal digital music provider

All throughout 2012, I've been discovering new people and getting into various types of music. By the end of the year, I should have a nice list for y'all to peruse. Though with the thrill of discovery, it is always nice to hear from a familiar voice. It's like finding your friend amidst the crowds of the mall during Black Friday. Imagine my delight during my musical journey to find that Ms. Natasha Khan a.k.a. Bat For Lashes was not only out with a new single, but a new album too!

The first single (and video) from the upcoming album is a heart-aching ballad called "Laura". From the video, one could assume the song is about a former singer/dancer. But if you listen to the song by itself, it seems to be more about the narrator, who is close to the titular Laura, trying to cheer her up after life has kicked her down. It is a tender piece, capturing the genuine sadness and heartfelt optimism of Khan's delivery. I always love a song that emotes perfectly, not leaving the listeners to guess whether it was tongue-in-cheek or not. The music being soft and in the background gives the song almost an a-capella feel, the listeners get a better view of the vocals. A good decision.

It is much different than the mega-hit "Daniel" from Two Suns, but a good artist must evolve and try different angles. You go, Ms. Khan. Welcome back to the fray.