Antony Hegarty is without a doubt one of the most original singers of his generation. Although his self-titled debut from 2000 was still overlooked, with I Am A Bird Now the androgynous singer broke through with his band The Johnsons five years later. And as is the case with outspoken artists, Hegarty's tearful vibrato now has as many admirers as haters. The latter group is getting harder because
… Antony is increasingly difficult to ignore. Hegarty's long-awaited third album The Crying Light is the perfect vehicle to bring his music to a wide audience for good. It is a beautifully quiet album, sparingly but accurately arranged with piano and strings, so that all the attention is focused on Antony's modest vocals. The emotional charge, which on its predecessor I Am A Bird Now occasionally became quite uncomfortable for some, this time is more hidden under the surface but is still definitely present. (MS)more
