That night when I was on the way to The Scala in Kings Cross I was a touch apprehensive about what the gig would be like as their music isn't exactly the most uplifting. I needn’t have worried as the gig was truly memorable. Sometimes watching a band or a singer songwriter that plays beautifully downbeat music can hold attention so much more than a band who plays with the volume cranked up to 11.
If you like music like the Tindersticks, Bonnie Price Billy and Nick Cave in his more piano led moments then you won’t be disappointed by The Black Heart Procession. Their last album Six is a good place to start as it mixes both the fullness of the album Amore del Tropico and the starkness of their second album that’s simply called 2. In fact why not go in at the depend and immerse yourself in the stark romance of 2.
I would be looking forward to seeing them play next month except that I’m on holiday that week. Oh well, that’s just the way in goes. Just hope they don’t wait as long to return again.
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