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Antony and the Johnsons
The Crying Light

Campus Correspondent CD review by Alyssa Vincent,
North Central College

Antony Hegarty was born in the wrong era. While fans of this eclectic New York band are certainly happy that Hegarty is performing in the here and now, his dramatic voice is much more suited to the Jazz Age. To say that Hegarty’s voice carries this album is a massive understatement. His velvety tone, which is equal parts stunning and overwhelming, commands a listener’s attention from the very first track. Unfortunately, all that drama makes The Crying Light more of a “special occasion” disc than an everyday must-listen.

Songs like “Everglade” and “Aeon” provide instrumentation that can hold its own against Hegarty’s timbre, which is quite an accomplishment. “Everglade” offers a delicate orchestral sound, relying on a flute, oboe and strings to bring the song to a heartbreakingly tender climax. “Aeon” begins with a great piano part, but takes an interesting turn for the rock end of the spectrum by including an electric guitar. On this track, Hegarty’s voice shows its range, going from an operatic feel to a tone more suited to a bar show. This album continues to showcase the band’s strongest aspect—Hegarty’s vocal chords—but all in all, the disc might be a little too dramatic for day-to-day listening.