Dehd - Flower of Devotion (Black Vinyl)

Dehd - Flower of Devotion (Black Vinyl)I want nothing more than to be a loner, Emily Kempf sings early on Flower of Devotion, the new album by Chicago trio Dehd. Its a startling admission coming from a songwriter who, just a year ago on Dehds critically acclaimed Water, wrote eloquently about the joys and pains more than anything, the necessity of love, compassion, and companionship. But then, admission isnt really the right word here, given the stridency of Kempfs tone. Loner is a

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