He has given us the thrilling Norm & the Nightmarez and been part of the mighty Mickey and the Mutants in the past couple of years or so alone, but now Norm Nightmare unveils his new solo single in the shape of the dark romance She. It is a croon from the shadows, a haunted serenade from a melancholic heart; quite simply acoustically shimmering rockabilly for emotions and the imagination to immerse in.
As mentioned Birmingham hailing singer/songwriter/guitarist Norm Elliot, with already a long and potent CV of bands and success behind him, created psychobillies Norm & the Nightmarez a couple of years back, a quickly and eagerly supported band which released the outstanding album, Psychobilly Infection last year. Now ahead of maybe hopeful rumours of another offering from the band in the future, the man has gone into the studio to record, as well as a Xmas treat to be freed ahead, new single She.
Haunting from its first breath, the song is an enticing lure of Norm’s captivating warbling tones and nimble guitar craft. Lyrically it has an intimacy which translates into the swarthy air and charm of the track, and equally a wonderful sinister shadow which courts the narrative and physically ebbs and flows in resonance across the song. At times, Norm toys with the listener, building crescendos that swing away from expectations whilst once or twice he lingers on a note before springing to the creative point with relish and a mischievous invention.
She is a flirtation, one as imaginative and resourceful as its central character and a song relishing its simplicity as it seduces with magnetic charm and attraction.
She is released via Western Star on November 2nd.
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Pete RingMaster 29/10/2105
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