The harmonium drone of La Loba’s “Address” is reminiscent of the bag pipes and hypnotic compound time structure suits the mantra-like vocals. The slight flutter changing between notes sets a processional pace as the words speak of being lost and wanting to manifest dreams and the finding the hard path there in the desert but fearing to leave the comfort of a confining social background that nevertheless gives one’s life definition and a meaning maybe you’ve outgrown. Minimal in its compositional elements (voice and harmonium), it’s impossible to not think of Nico’s solo albums, in particular her 1970 album Desertshore with its air of spiritual wanderlust and a search for meaning. Of course one might think also of Lisa Gerrard’s “Persian Love Song” from her first solo album outside of Dead Can Dance, 1995’s The Mirror Pool. Except that “Address” is more stripped down than either but there is a certain energy to the song that suggests extending to the transcendent. Listen to “Address” on Soundcloud and follow the band at the link provided.
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