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Several key pieces of background information about this writer must be disclosed before the subsequent presentation of a review of Titus Andronicus’s third release, Local Business.
If you thought one forest was enough for Duke University, think again—another will be sprouting up this weekend inside of Page Auditorium.
Annie Clark, a.k.a. St. Vincent, describes herself as “the place where poetry goes to die.” This is a fitting assessment. Her soft and quietly composed lyrics are, metaphorically, slain by her hard-edged guitar. Her unique combination has led to success with three major albums and gigs opening for Arcade Fire and Death Cab for Cutie. The latest addition to her discography is a collaborative effort with Talking Heads frontman David Byrne. The idea that St. Vincent would collaborate with such an esteemed, canonical figure had many indie music lovers salivating. Though their music is very different, people who like Byrne tend to like Clark. But Clark’s never done anything close to funk and Byrne is known for his loud, dominating voice and fans anticipated that the combination would bring out new approaches from both artists.
In the words of Smash Mouth, all that glitters is gold. If such is true, this weekend at the Carrack will be especially gilded.
Fang Island, Major
