
A haunting, stripped-back reimagining of the T. Rex classic, trading glam-rock swagger for midnight-hued acoustic intimacy and ghostly vocal harmonies.
June 16, 2021 · Domino
Cosmic Dancer finds The Kills stepping out of their usual smoke-filled garage and into a cold, moonlit clearing. While the duo is typically defined by the friction between Jamie Hince’s jagged guitar stabs and Alison Mosshart’s snarl, this cover of the T. Rex standard is a study in vulnerability and restraint. The production is startlingly sparse, centered on a resonant acoustic guitar that feels heavy with wood and wire. It is a 'leather-jacket-off' moment for the band, revealing a tenderness that is often buried beneath their more aggressive, rhythmic output.
How does Cosmic Dancer sound next to the rest of The Kills's catalogue?
Melancholic saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.
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