Midlake – Acts of Man
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Midlake tug at you, they remind you of your sadness, they force tears out of you. Soft sonically but in meaning, they have the ability to produce the most frighteningly low songs, ‘Acts of Man’ being one of them. This is melancholy’s last words; “When the acts of men cause the ground to break open, oh, let me inside, let me inside, not to wait“. This inclusive use of “men”, it speaks volumes, the idea of every ounce of strength being put towards one thing. The idea of everybody crumbling, the ground breaking open…
The first indication of next year’s follow up to ‘Trials of Van Occupanther’ really reaches in at your guts and soul. It brings out emotion, just like the last record did. Acoustic guitar upon acoustic guitar, Tim Smith’s vocals telling of fear and promise. When his bold voice sounds vulnerable, you take notice.
Listen to ‘Acts of Man’ and ‘Rulers Ruling All Things’ at We All Want Someone To Shout For
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