albums of the decade - 55. Bat For Lashes - Two Suns

55. Bat For Lashes - Two Suns (2009)

Natasha Khan sure likes to craft a good old epic. 'Two Suns' is different to her debut 'Fur and Gold' in that it's less tribal and more global, less 90's and more 80's and increasingly grandiose and structured. The concept of inevitable seperation from someone over distance is explored and so is the fact that there's no getting away from the longing and confusion, wherever you are on the planet. All this is commendable in that it's explored tidily on this record. 'Two Suns' also talks about the idea of people orbiting around one-another, much like planets and suns themselves, and again the concept is presented with balance, as opposed to a cloudy cluster of grey matter. There's a lot going on in Natasha's grey matter though and we await her next step with baited breath because she's a cracking and mythical talent.