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B.C. Camplight – Blink Of A Nihilist

11 track CD album.

“Blink of a Nihilist is a continuation of Christinzio’s modernistic approach of integrating synths and crisp vocal production with brass orchestral elements and piano variations. While strains of synth glide breezily over keys in tracks like the infectious opener “Suffer for Two” and the minimally haunting “Forget About Your Bones”, the most evident example of classical and electronic incorporation comes in the instrumental “Werewolf Waltz”. Barely over a minute long, it is a brief and concise example of Christinzio’s multi-talented arsenal, as he plays practically every instrument on the album. It is also a brief demonstration of his consistent style, relaying classically arranged piano and strings as a precedent to an eventual synth transition.

While the instrumentation remains impressive, the majority of the enjoyment on Blink of a Nihilist comes in the form of Christinzio’s charming vocal melodies. What the brooding “Grey Young Amelia” lacks in initial excitement is made up for by Christinzio’s impeccable vocal harmonization, reminiscent of [Brian] Wilson to the effect that it remains somewhat eerie. As in Hide, Run Away, an immediate likeness in Christinzio’s vocals can be made to both the Beach Boys and, more modernly, the High Llamas’ frontman Sean O’Hagan, another talented multi-instrumentalist with an admiration for classic pop songwriting in the mould of Brian Wilson and Burt Bacharach.” – Pop Matters

Tracklist:
1. Suffer For Two
2. Lord, I’ve Been On Fire
3. Werewolf Waltz
4. Forget About Your Bones
5. Soy Tonto!
6. The Hip And The Homeless
7. The 22 Skidoo
8. Officer Down
9. Grey Young Amelia
10. I’ve Got A Bad Cold
11. Scare Me Sweetly