Review: Frightened Rabbit's singer and chief songwriter Scott Hutchison devastatingly passed away in 2017 aged only 36. He's left behind an incredible oeuvre including this debut and sole solo album under the moniker Owl John. Hutchison as a lyricist had a warts and all approach, poetically delving into depressing subject matter in a spellbinding, artful way. The track 'Hate Music' is a case in point, his loathing of the record release cycle is conveyed with biblical imagery and brutal honesty. The cinematic polish of Frightened Rabbit is toned down in favour of a distinctive, more experimental aesthetic that resonates deeply..
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