Wednesday, February 10, 2016

“Run” by Eliza Shaddad – A Song Review

     Song waveforms that steadily ramp upwardly for most of the song are interesting in themselves. Progressive crescendos are energy builds that often lead to obsessive replays. The latest release from Eliza Shaddad is characterized by a ramped waveform, and it does not disappoint. “Run” begins quietly, and while it doesn’t lead to a thunderous conclusion, it does have the effect of maintaining the listener’s interest.

     According to Eliza Shaddad:
“Run harnesses that power of provocation; “Run from me far and fast as you can before I ruin you.” It’s a deeply confessional sentiment, damning and yet liberating, and as unyielding as it is helplessly fragile. This song has a life of its own, and I think half our total studio time was probably spent just trying to tame it.  It’s merciless in parts, musically, and lyrically, and a total beast to play live; getting to the end in one piece can actually be kind of cathartic.”

     “Run” by Eliza Shaddad


Tour dates:
UK 
March 19 Dartington: Totnes
March 30 Green Door Store: Brighton
March 31 Sebright Arms: London
April 1 The Castle: Manchester
April 2 Studio 2: Liverpool
April 3 Sunflower Lounge: Birmingham
April 19 Octagon Chapel: Norwich
April 21 Sneaky Pete’s: Edinburgh
April 22 The Hug and Pint: Glasgow
April 23 The Lemon Tree: Aberdeen

Elsewhere in Europe
April 12 Privatclub: Berlin
April 13 Studio 672: Cologne
April 14 Schräinerei: Luxembourg
April 15 Sugarfactory: Amsterdam
April 16 Pop Du Label: Paris

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