There aren’t many filmmakers that can be cited as a profound influence on modern indie-rock, but the weirdo-genius of David Lynch’s films has been highly inspirational for numerous artists, espcially those who write within a grimey, surreal and nostalgiac framework (see: Dirty Beaches, Salem, etc.). Although not exactly new to the music world (having worked with long-time collaborator Angelo Badalementi on soundtracks to his films), David Lynch’s Crazy Clown Time is his first foray as an out-and-out musician, and you can stream the entire 70 minute affair on NPR. It probably isn’t a coincidence that the album is available on Halloween.
The songs range in styles and voices (the title track has Lynch screeching in an unsettling high-pitched growl) and feels deeply cinematic. Like all of Lynch’s work, the record is all at once creepy, unsettling, hilarious and unique. I guess they would call that “Lynchian”, but the term seems self-defeating in this context.
Crazy Clown Time is officially released November 8th. And again, you can stream the entire record over at NPR.
- LISTEN: Stream the new Justice album, Audio, Video, Disco
- LISTEN: Stream new albums from M83, Real Estate
- NOFX — “Cokie The Clown”
- Insane Clown Posse Are Back
- Pumping: Insane Clown Posse — The Amazing Jeckel Brothers
