John Grant- Queen of Denmark (2010) Limited Edition (Bonus Disc) MP3 & FLAC -For Douxee-

"You are where dreams go to die, and I regret the day your lovely carcass caught my eye."

John Grant, the figurehead of the criminally underrated (and now defunct) Denver band The Czars, has a big voice and a penchant for dour nostalgia painted in noirish hues (he could be the roving troubadour of Twin Peaks). On his first post-Czars solo album, Grant is joined by morose Texas soft-psychers Midlake, and while they prove to be a capable backdrop for Grant's breathtaking vocals, lending Queen of Denmark a noticeably warmer and more eclectic sound than what was typical of Grant's former band, they lack the disconcertingly dark and sumptuous Indie-lounge accents that made The Czars so distinctive.  This turns out to be both a blessing and a curse, for while Grant's voice is pushed into some new and interesting contexts, he seems to have traded some of his black licorice for cotton-candy (though definitely poison-laced). Nevertheless, Czars fans will find a lot to love on Queen of Denmark, and those unfamiliar with this band and Grant's voice now have a revelation sitting on their doorstep. Knock-knock.

Queen of Denmark
 1. TC and Honeybear  (5:06)
 2. Marz  (3:58)
 3. Where Dreams Go to Die  (6:04)
 4. Sigourney Weaver  (3:31)
 5. Chicken Bones  (3:38)
 6. Silver Platter Club  (4:10)
 7. It's Easier  (4:38)
 8. Outer Space  (3:14)
 9. Jesus Hates Faggots  (3:47)
10. Caramel  (3:35)
11. Leopard and Lamb  (4:41)
12. Queen of Denmark  (4:48)

MU: Lossy (MP3@320)

MU: Lossless (FLAC)

Queen of Denmark: Bonus Disc
1. That's the Good News  (4:12)
2. Supernatural Defibrillator  (2:52)
3. Fireflies  (3:40)
4. What Time  (7:55)

MU: Lossy (MP3@320)

MU: Lossless (FLAC)