Hozier Electronic Be Here Instead was created

Be Here Instead was created by experimenting with everything from piano to effects pedals to old-school drum machines

Illiterate Light is trending strongly in a positive direction

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Sufjan Stevens’ electro-opus is another huge artistic leap that speaks plainly to complicated emotions and attempts to rebuild his sound from the ground up

and even Electric Light Orchestra in the process

Hozier Electronic Be Here Instead was createdHozier's self titled debut is a spine tingling tour of soulful rock 'n' roll. The Irish singer songwriter sets the stage with "Take Me to Church," where a lover's lament unfolds with a dose of gothic drama. Hozier's openhearted storytelling is paired with dusky, understated soul ("Someone New"), explosive blues rock ("Jackie and Wilson"), and shadowy love ballads ("In a Week"). Apple Music