album · October 9, 2015
Grey Tickles, Black Pressure
Bella UnionSee this day
indie rockart popalternative
"Grey Tickles, Black Pressure" is John Grant's third studio album, a sprawling, often confrontational collection that deepened his artistic roots in Reykjavik, Iceland. The album balances moments of stark vulnerability with blasts of synthesizer-laden, '80s-inspired dance-rock.
- The album was recorded in Grant's then-home of Reykjavik, Iceland, with co-producers Chris Funk and Patrick McCarthy. It features guest appearances from Tracey Thorn and former Siouxsie and the Banshees members Budgie and Steve Monti. The album reached number 10 in the UK Albums Chart.
- Upon release, "Grey Tickles, Black Pressure" received widespread critical acclaim, with many critics highlighting Grant's lyrical honesty and the album's ambitious production. It was named album of the year by the music publication 'The Line of Best Fit'.
- Grant described the album's title as referring to the dualities of life, with 'grey tickles' representing the mundane anxieties and 'black pressure' the profound fears. The album was supported by a European tour, including sold-out dates at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
John Grant is an American singer-songwriter and musician from New York City, known for his unique blend of indie rock, art pop, and alternative music. His work often features introspective lyrics and a distinctive vocal style that has garnered critical acclaim throughout his career.
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