★★★☆
Teeth & Tongue’s fourth albumGive Up On Your Healthis an electrifying move into synth-based territory for Jess Cornelius and her band.
As the sounds on the album get more experimental, the bolder Cornelius becomes, inviting listeners into the engrossing urgency of her vignettes.
The opening track is Blondie meets Ladyhawke, as layers of synths are revealed and the narrative unfolds via Cornelius’ beguiling vocals. On ‘Do Harm’ Cornelius imparts wisdom on the importance of letting things go, while ‘Your Ghost Is The Hardest To Kill’ tells of the anguish of being at the mercy of someone no longer a part of your life.
Meanwhile, the monster romp ‘Dianne’ demands to be listened to on repeat and as loudly as possible, serving as the most infectious track on the album. The closing track is a masterclass in indie rock, with Cornelius embracing a real sense of fun and taking things to an exciting new level.
Never has Cornelius’ song writing or vocals been more powerful and even though she’s this far into her career, there’s still plenty more she has to show off. Truly a musical chameleon, Cornelius has rejuvenated Teeth & Tongue and released a singularly compelling album.
Teeth & Tongue’sGive Up On Your Healthis out now and available through Dot Dash/Remote Control.
