Bertie's Business
June 18th 2009 02:53
Opening up this album is 2 or three songs about refusing to be a victim, where "my only defence is a burning cigarette." It sets the mood for a blissful winter album that shouldn't be taken lightly, and manages to redefine what 'alternative' means for Australians today.
Bertie Blackman, daughter of artist Charles, has been hovering around the Sydney music scene for a while, living "in my own darkness, with giant birds of prey" and prefering the underground for the fact that "this city's hungry, too hungry for me."
And understandably so.
Having a famous father and becoming a successful singer does not suit her persona of double-edged sensitivity (eg where the perceived rapist finds himself defeated like P!NK turning out the captain of the football team), yet an indiscreet feel for being misused and misled by the society that made her a product of its own misconceptions. This is dealt with with deft determination in statements such as "I know there's something sick with what I've been sold."
The album Secrets and Lies has an abundance of lyrics that are aimed at society in general, yet maintain a personal feel. It should go a long way and stay on our stereos for decades to come, as its relevance is cutting edge - especially on the sexual consent front. Footballer's wives and groupies may be able to grasp at what she's on about, but chances are it will maintain as a staple of the inner city arts scene and anyone with realistic musical idols and aspirations.
The future has arrived, in a neat little package delivered by a seemingly shy artistic type blessed with lungs and a voice that will fill any room.
Check it out if you haven't already.
Bertie Blackman, daughter of artist Charles, has been hovering around the Sydney music scene for a while, living "in my own darkness, with giant birds of prey" and prefering the underground for the fact that "this city's hungry, too hungry for me."
And understandably so.
Having a famous father and becoming a successful singer does not suit her persona of double-edged sensitivity (eg where the perceived rapist finds himself defeated like P!NK turning out the captain of the football team), yet an indiscreet feel for being misused and misled by the society that made her a product of its own misconceptions. This is dealt with with deft determination in statements such as "I know there's something sick with what I've been sold."
The album Secrets and Lies has an abundance of lyrics that are aimed at society in general, yet maintain a personal feel. It should go a long way and stay on our stereos for decades to come, as its relevance is cutting edge - especially on the sexual consent front. Footballer's wives and groupies may be able to grasp at what she's on about, but chances are it will maintain as a staple of the inner city arts scene and anyone with realistic musical idols and aspirations.
The future has arrived, in a neat little package delivered by a seemingly shy artistic type blessed with lungs and a voice that will fill any room.
Check it out if you haven't already.
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