It’s that time of the week again – and this time it’s the turn of Hozier with his second single “Sedated”. It’s hard to create a formula for Hozier’s music, with each track of his supporting different styles to the last. Perhaps it could be said that his gritty vocals are the star of his music, backed up by simple melodies and instrumentals. Either way though each record is emotive and proves a point – something that can be very powerful when executed perfectly, and in the case of Hozier, it is.
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Artist of the Week – Hozier
If you remember, we met Hozier a little while ago when “From Eden” was the Song of the Day. Your votes are in, and with great pleasure guitarleaves can announce Andrew Hozier-Byrne is our next Artist of the Week. I’ve been speaking to his press manager, who informs me he is currently very busy in the US of A. Hozier is so passionate about music – a trait we really respect – so much so that he dropped out of his degree on Trinity College Dublin in order to record demos for his label. His first single, “Take Me To Church” reached number 2 on the Irish charts, and focuses on homophobia – something Hozier describes as not a “civil rights issue” but a “human rights issue” and makes a statement against organised attacks on LGBT youth internationally. The immense power of this song comes from the heartfelt and powerful lyrics, which are what earns this man the title of Artist of the Week.
Song of the Day – From Eden
Who’s heard of Hozier? If you have then you’ll understand why we’re addicted to his songs so much. Irish-born Andrew Hozier-Byrne truly has written a masterpiece in “From Eden”. Simple melodies combined with husky undertones make this record special, although over-listening may result in spontaneous roadtrips. And even better, though it doesn’t affect the song in the slightest, we really like the graphics on the video. Who says we’re just a music blog? Big respect, Hozier.
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