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Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Young Fathers - "Only God Knows"

Trainspotting was one of those movies that stuck in your mind for days after. There were so many memorable scenes from the hilarious to the cringe-worthy. The soundtrack was another work of genius - with Iggy Pop's "Lust For Life" and the pulsating "Born Slippy" from Underworld, the jewel in the crown. I'm not sure how the sequel T2 Trainspotting will compare to the original - but one thing that does compare is the jewel in the crown of the soundtrack. This time it is "Only God Knows" from Edinburgh band Young Fathers. It features the Leith Congregational Choir - but don't be fooled. What starts off as a sweet gospel piece, quickly turns into an emotionally charged rant.... but without completely going off the rails. In fact, the choir smooths the rough edges nicely. This should be as important to the sequel as "Born Slippy" was to the original. Stunning!

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