Album Review: Bishop Briggs Takes You To The Church of Scars
Bishop Briggs is sonically innovative but accessible, which is, basically, what the music industry dreams of in an artist. Although some judge the music biz as having “generic” tastes or turning art culture into commodified factories but when money is involved there is a natural protectiveness. In Bishop Briggs’ debut, Church of Scars, she proves you can be an individual and influencer by turning your uniqueness into universalism.
From Japanese Karaoke bars to Southern Gospel, Bishop Briggs scoped THE EARTH for inspiration, and found a connection between her varying likes: her own voice. After all, what does everything you like have in common…. YOU! From “Tempt My Trouble” to “The Fire”, there is a spiritualism to Bishop’s sound that makes her appear like a woman scorching through hell to find the exit to Heaven. Lyrically, she is always surrendering or fighting life’s decision to change her plans, which is something EVERY person feels.
Bishop Briggs – River
Whether it is the end of a love affair or the beginning of an unexpected dream, even when life gives you what you want, it always has to make sure to not make it EXACTLY how you want it. It is Life’s way of saying, “Yeah. I’ll help you, but remember who is boss!” Still, Bishop has a voice that is HBIC. “River”, “Hallowed Ground”, and “Wild Horses” are just a few examples of how she can soften her vocality like a mother trying not to wake her baby, and then belt it up like a mom telling you, “GROW UP!” The result is invigorating, and makes you pump up tracks “River” and “HiLo” until your speakers beg you to stop because the baseline is too heavy to handle.
Bishop Briggs – White Flag
Honestly, if someone said Godzilla was spinning the rhythms in “White Flag” or “Lyin”, I would believe it. Bishop Briggs has sonically and distinctly captured the dance between doom and hope, which is why so many fans are aligning to her dramatic sound. Even when we feel we are at an end, we still hold faith for a new beginning. Thus, Bishop Briggs makes you feel spiritually lifted while getting down on the dance floor. For More Information on Bishop Briggs and To Buy Church of Scars On April 20 Click Here.
Bishop Briggs – Wild Horses
