This Mortal Coil's John Fryer has teamed up with Anjela Piccard on his side project Black Needle Noise's latest single. The legendary producer (Depeche Mode, Cocteau Twins, Wire) has chosen to cover the Black Crowes classic 'She Talks To Angels' as the first release from the upcoming album 'These Mortal Covers'.
Out go the iconic guitars and income big resounding synths and Piccard's dystopian vocals. The destructive and futuristic sonic heighten the tracks sense of destruction. With Trump's potential re-election in the fall, it highlights the need for people to reflect seriously and emotionally on what that means for science, racism, public debate, press freedom and common deceny.
Piccard's vocals are formidable. Powerful and soulful, they carry the songs narrative towards the cinematic landscapes painted by the Fryer's doomtastic production. Piccard isn't just showcasing a set of lungs though. Inner turmoil and isolation permeate the narrative to excellent effect.