Kele, lead singer of Bloc Party, has released a new EP (back in November) called The Hunter. It's pretty fucking great, considering this is his first EP after his first LP (last year's The Boxer). After his phenomenal vocals on Martin Solveig's Ready 2 Go, and Tiësto's It's Not the Things You Say, it's easy to say that my favorite black homosexual singer is battin' a thousand right now.
Here's my first love on this EP. This song is just glorious. It gives electronica lovers an eargasm and makes indie lovers adore all that is their amour for Bloc Party's heart and soul.
"The unreleased tracks include "Halftime" and a cover of bossa nova standard "The Girl From Ipanema," both of which date back to the 2002 sessions for Winehouse's debut album, Frank. "Like Smoke" is a duet with Nas that came about following Winehouse's mention of the rapper on "Me & Mr. Jones," from 2006 sophomore album Back to Black. "Between the Cheats" is a new song recorded in May 2008 as a potential selection for her third album.
Lioness will also feature covers of the Shirelles' "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow," Donny Hathaway's "A Song for You" (originally written and recorded by Leon Russell), and a reggae take on Ruby & the Romantics' '60s doo-wop song "Our Day Will Come." Alternate versions of previously released tracks include a demo of Back to Black's "Wake Up Alone" and slower-paced renditions of "The Tears Dry on Their Own" (also originally from Back to Black) and the single "Valerie" (initially available only on Ronson'sVersions album). "Body and Soul," the singer's previously released collaboration with Tony Bennett, will appear, as well." - SPIN
