Charlie George, Vampires and Periods

James Acaster's Perfect Sounds by BBC

Mar 4, 202227:43Music

Jenny Hval’s 2016 concept album, on the theme of blood, is a collection of light and beautiful melodies interspersed with dark and haunting soundscapes. James tasks Charlie George to have a listen and report back.

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