Bat for Lashes is the stage name of British singer-songwriter Natasha Khan, a Brighton-based multi-instrumentalist noted for ethereal, cinematic art-pop. Debut album Fur and Gold was released in 2006.

Natasha Khan is of Pakistani descent and hails from Brighton. Reviews and public sources note collaborations and guest appearances (for example Scott Walker appears on 'The Big Sleep' per reviews). Khan has been compared in reviews to Björk, Kate Bush and Tori Amos. She toured as a guest with Radiohead (invited by Thom Yorke) after early acclaim.

DeBaser reviews praise Natasha Khan (Bat for Lashes) for ethereal vocals, cinematic arrangements and strong songwriting. Key albums discussed: Fur and Gold, Two Suns, The Bride and The Haunted Man. Overall reception across these reviews is positive and appreciative.

For:Listeners of art-pop, dream pop and fans of ethereal, cinematic singer-songwriters

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 A concept that is dissected and analyzed in anything but a trivial way through inspired and never cloying lyrics, among esoteric prayers (the whispered “Widow’s Peak”) and masochistic solo honeymoons (“Honeymooning Alone”) immersed in atmospheres halfway between the group’s typical mysticism and a western on which Tarantino has heavily imposed his touch.

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 A memorable debut.

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