The Last Dinner Party Prepare For New Album with ‘The Scythe’
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The Last Dinner Party has released a new single entitled ‘The Scythe‘. It comes in preparation for the upcoming album, ‘From The Pyre‘. The full LP is expected to drop in a little over a month on 17th October. Fans have also been treated to another single from the record, ‘This is the Killer Speaking‘.
Abigail Morris has delivered another exceptional vocal performance. Her voice always delivers on every track, and making it seem easy. Ever since I first heard their breakout hit ‘Nothing Matters‘, I’ve been a fan of her, along with the rest of the band. They’ve been working together since 2021, with their previously mentioned track being their debut release in 2023. The following year, their first album titled ‘Prelude to Ecstasy‘ was released with great critical acclaim.
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I like how the track feels coherent with their previous releases. Their visual and sound aesthetic is so specific and well curated that they should keep it up. The imagery, which often aligns with Renaissance and Victorian styles, adds a mystical vibe to the group. I think this sets them apart from a lot of their peers within the indie music scene. This new track continues this theme, with Abigail’s vocals feeling angelic. The album cover for the upcoming ‘From The Pyre‘ demonstrates this too. It only adds to the level of immersion that the music conveys.
Emily Roberts, who plays lead guitar, as well as a selection of other instruments, gets a moment to shine near the end of the track, which I enjoyed. Whilst their sound is somewhat whimsical, there’s definitely room for guitar riffs and a slight detour. It juxtaposes the orchestral filling of the production. I have to admire the way they’re open to pushing expectations that critics and fans alike often impose on them. It keeps their new music feeling fresh and intriguing.
With this track, along with ‘This is the Killer Speaking‘, both being promising new releases, I’m excited to see what the full album has in store for listeners. I have suspicions that they are increasingly experimenting with influences, having both single releases contain elements of other genres.
The Last Dinner Party is on Instagram, X, TikTok, and Threads. You can stream ‘The Scythe‘ below and read more music news here.
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