Better? is the first single from Occupying Forces, the forthcoming second album by Halo Blind which is released on 7 April 2014.

Drawing on elements of contemporary progressive alternative-rock and indie, and inspired by the likes of Sigur Ros, Pink Floyd, Boxer Rebellion and Radiohead, Halo Blind create a hybrid that's engaging, dynamic and immersive.


Their debut album The Fabric and its subsequent tour cemented a reputation as a high energy, must-see live unit, won them the award for Best New Band from the Classic Rock Society, and secured them a place on the Garden Stage at the Isle of Wight Festival.

Individually known for their work with Fish, The Seahorses, Mostly Autumn and St Etienne, Halo Blind are Chris Johnson, Stuart Fletcher, Gavin Griffiths, Chris Farrell and Andy Knights.

With the release of their second album Occupying Forces, Halo Blind explore creeping paranoia, soul-searching spirituality and everything in between.
The new album is imbued with a true emotional authenticity and range. Whether through the direct, fearless songwriting, or the nuanced, inventive musicianship, there’s a lot going on both above and below the surface in the songs. Powerful and complex, yet completely accessible, Halo Blind make cerebral music that rocks.

“nothing short of a UK Prog Supergoup" 
“an exceptional album…remarkable ability, fragility, depth and expression”
Classic Rock Presents Prog

“an incredibly diverse and accomplished, exceptional debut album. The level of musicianship is extraordinary" 
Sonic Abuse

“dark and mysterious, longing and foreboding”
The Musician


HALO BLIND - Better?

Mirage

Torrential

Better

Down with me!
A toxic bag of mixed up words and Lethargy
A locked down prison but it isn't enough
It isn't enough

Talk with me! - a fractured breath of acquiesce escaping free
You pretend to listen but it isn't enough
As you bully and shove..

Catch On!
For Thine is the Kingdom Coming
Brutally yours
Revolutionary Soul
Oh God! He's coughing up blood!
We could dance, we could dance, but we don't
And we're making it worse.

The handed down machines of revolution have run aground
The captured flag of wisdom tattered and rough
And we're burning the cloth
But there's no response!
No rising action and NO PROTEST SONGS..
of crashing bone and crimson
Hardy and tough
We just, ahem, splutter and cough

"The flick from your tongue and the spit and the damage done on your lip - God, your breaking the skin and it split - and its wrong so we kick but you're carrying on. Got me sick to my lungs of wanting.."

Revolutionary Soul

A last minute collaboration with Des Horsfall to use up a spare half hour at the end of a session in Studio 2, Abbey Road.

Dixie Down (with Des)

An accoustic version of False alarm performed recently for BBC Introducing

False Alarm On BBC Radio

Drawing on elements of contemporary progressive alt-rock and indie, Halo Blind create a unique hybrid that's engaging, dynamic and immersive. The songs are imbued with a true emotional depth and range, from introspection and angst, to excitement, anger and venting socio-political frustration. Whether through the direct, fearless songwriting, or the nuanced, inventive musicianship, Halo Blind explore creeping paranoia, soul-searching spirituality and everything in between.

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