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LoneLady: Post-Punk Revival's New Queen Emerges
18 Sep
Summary
- Singer/guitarist Julie Campbell revitalizes post-punk with 'Nerve Up'.
- Paul Morley praises Campbell as a peer to iconic post-punk bands.
- The album features sharp guitar riffs and terse, agitated vocals.
Manchester artist Julie Campbell, performing as LoneLady, has released her debut LP for Warp, "Nerve Up," breathing new life into the post-punk genre. The album has garnered significant acclaim, with noted journalist Paul Morley positioning Campbell as a worthy successor to seminal bands like Gang of Four and Wire.
Campbell's distinctive style features sharp, angular guitar riffs and clipped, agitated vocals. The inclusion of a precise drum machine enhances the album's nervous energy, evident from the opening track, "If Not Now." Most songs follow a concise template, but Campbell infuses variety, as heard in the swagger of "Intuition."
Co-producer Guy Fixsen adds subtle polish without overshadowing the raw sound. Tracks like "Immaterial" evoke the ethereal soundscapes of 4AD, while the title track offers a funky, catchy melody. The album concludes with "Fear No More," a stark, spacious track that offers a pensive contrast to the preceding energy, showcasing Campbell's artistic range.
