Twin Shadow, the psueudonym of George Lewis Jr., release latest album, Confess, through 4AD this week. Self-produced and with mixing duties handled by Michael H. Brauer (Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney), the follow-up to 2010’s Forget finds Lewis Jr. doing what he does best; remembering and reinventing, fashioning a soundtrack which sounds refreshingly and distinctly modern.
Inspired by a motorcycle accident George was involved in a few years ago, Confess is suitably dramatic and exhilirating. Referencing the 80s New Wave close to its creator’s heart and with a cinematic ambition, the album is personalised by a lyrical concern that reveals Lewis Jr. to be the Don Juan with a conscience; louche, charming and melancholic in equal measure.
Shaping up to be one of the albums of the year, here is what people have been saying…
Album of the Month – The Skinny (5/5)
“Terrific.” – The Observer
“What a find.” – The Scotsman (4/5)
“Lewis Jr.‚s return is triumphant.” – The Fly (4/5)
“Pop music where the bad guy wins.” – Pitchfork (8.6 – Best New Music)
“Its thrills and spills are irresistable.” – Drowned in Sound (9/10)
“A brilliant selection of songs about spilling your romantic beans.” – Time Out (4/5)
“These tunes blaze brilliantly and briefly, just like a brat pack love story.” – Metro (4/5)
You can watch his latest video for ‘Patient’ below
For more information on Twin Shadow have a look at www.twinshadow.net
