Conversations With Robots
Stephen Robinson
Babelfish’s biggest hook is the dreamy vocals supplied by Catherine Dowling, a woman who can both hit notes while simultaneously sounding like she’s talking to herself. Guitars and noodly keyboards supply the music with some programmed beats dropped in to add to the somnambulistic feel. Addictive.
Stephen Robinson
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