Adam Stafford is back with the first single from his forthcoming album, Taser Revelations. ‘Atheist Money’ cements Stafford’s reputation as one of the most original musicians operating in the UK, the atmospheric guitar riffs and flourishes of piano layered over synthesizers and odd rhythmic squeals like those of a shocked dog. The lyrics rely on repetition, adding to the sense of rhythm so that the song becomes almost hypnotic.
“The rebel inside is just a cipher baby.
I will not rise to you
and you will not lie to me.”
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You get the impression that Stafford could quite easily make solid, radio-friendly, painted-by-numbers pop music that would be lapped up by the undiscerning masses, but instead endeavours to make innovative, progressive music. Aspiring musicians take note!
Taser Revelations will be released by Song, by Toad Records in October. You can buy Stafford’s previous album here.