Hozier's "Nina Cried Power” EP Is A Wonderful Display Of Power And Emotion
Hozier has blessed us yet again after quite the break. His “Nina Cried Power” EP has been released very recently and it definitely proves all the people who thought that he was going to be just another bland one hit wonder that we’ve seen so many of wrong.
The EP contains only 4 songs (or should I say works of art) but still delivers some diversity and provides a very real and gripping experience. Hozier is like a lyrical poet, his way with words is fascinating and unique to him and his style, his rhymes are seamless and the imagery is descriptive, although filled with metaphors and some ambiguous messages left for the listener to interpret.
It begins with a bang, “Nina Cried Power” is such a strong, influential, rolling song with a lovely message hidden in the references to legendary singers who have fought for peace and freedom with their art. The chorus will be stuck in our heads for eternities and the raw vocals of Hozier and Mavis Staples scream truth into our eardrums relentlessly. We then get launched into the magical “NFWMB” with the calming and pure sound, although the lyrics are the most interesting point of the song for me since they left me guessing if the song is just about passion or does it represent a completely different and global meaning.
Damn is “Moment’s Silence (Common Tongue)” intriguing. It delivers the rawest sexual meaning in the most poetic, unique and beautiful way. The snappy beat and seductive vocals are irresistible, giving us a very energetic and compelling experience. In a complete turn of events, “Shrike” slaps us with feelings and leaves us longing for everything we ever lost. It’s about missing someone or something very very much and wanting it back extremely bad. It’s almost as Hozier is playing with our heartstrings instead of the guitar on this wonderful closer.
The EP is really beautiful and marks a new bright era on this talented artist’s journey. The evolution is welcome and progressive and I can’t wait for any future material from him.
EmotionalTato/10
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