Aqualung

The Profile

Aqualung is the stage name of English singer-songwriter Matt Hales. He broke through with the UK hit "Strange and Beautiful (I'll Put a Spell on You)" and released albums including Aqualung (2002), Still Life (2003), Memory Man (2007), Words and Music (2008), Magnetic North (2010), and 10 Futures (2015).

Aqualung = Matt Hales (English). Style: piano-led indie/pop with subtle electronics and intimate vocals. Key releases include Aqualung and Still Life; the single "Strange and Beautiful (I'll Put a Spell on You)" gained wide recognition.

Two DeBaser reviews frame Aqualung as minimalist, piano-led indie pop with a tender, whispered voice. One lauds the lush sweetness and emotional pull; the other notes clichés and deliberate monotony. References to Radiohead, Thom Yorke, and Coldplay set expectations. Overall: intimate, rainy-day fare with memorable hooks and soft electronics.