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Bloodsuckers forever, Saint Agnes forever – Die Band Saint Agnes stellt ihr zweites Album vor + Unser „Album Of The Month“
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A band that is being treated as the New Big Thing and whose sound doesn't leave even the devil cold: Saint Agnes release this Friday their brand new work "Bloodsuckers" unveiling an unusual second album that you won't want to miss.
Saint Agnes is one of those bands that make a difference with their sound.
Founded by singer Kitty Arabella Austen (previously Lola Colt) and guitarist Jon Tufnell (previously The Lost Souls Club) in London, the band was named after Saint Agnes of Rome. More than 300 years ago, the noble girl was to be married, which is why she tried to break her engagement, having already committed herself to Jesus Christ. When they tried to rape or burn her, she was protected by her faith and died only by the beheading of a soldier. Today she is known mainly as a saint figure and martyr.
In our case, the band's faith is not Jesus, but the music they share with their listeners. Similar to Agnes, the band does not play by anyone else's rules, but follows their own unique path, which they share with their listeners in "Bloodsuckers" .
Their new album once again clearly shows their unpolished, raw rock sound. In it they combine various influences from pop, electro as well as rock and wrap this up in a modern mix that heralds a new generation of bands. "Bloodsuckers" creates just the right atmosphere between a never-ending concert with thousands of spectators as well as a wicked pub, with smoke in your lungs and a drink in your hand. It's loud, bumpy and just makes you want more.
Created at a time when singer Kitty's mother died, the band picks up this emotional chaos in their new album and uses it as an outlet. Kitty tells about it (translated analogously):
„Die Arbeit an diesem Album gab mir einen Grund, auf die Beine zu kommen, als ich mir nicht sicher war, ob ich es könnte. Ich habe versucht, alles, was ich gefühlt habe, in das Album zu packen, all den Schmerz, die Wut, die Trauer, sogar die unerwarteten Momente der Schönheit und des Glaubens. Ich hoffe, ihr fühlt euch dadurch weniger allein. Ich hoffe, ihr fühlt euch dadurch größer, böser und stärker. Wir mögen beschädigt sein, aber das bedeutet nicht, dass wir wertlos sind. Dies ist eine Platte für die Besiegten, die Zerschlagenen. Wir mögen gebrochen sein, aber das heißt nicht, dass wir nicht ganz sind. Bloodsuckers für immer, Saint Agnes für immer.“
Saint Agnes combines the many pent-up emotions with a dynamic sound, which they bring across with an extraordinary ease. "Bloodsuckers" is an experience, a friend and a masterpiece at the same time, which we love to present you as our "Album Of The Month" .
Image source: Scott Chalmers
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