FKA Twigs‘ third album Eusexua is arriving in January and following on from sharing the title track she’s given us a second taster in “Perfect Stranger”.
“Eusexua” suggested that this will be Twigs’ ‘dance’ album and “Perfect Stranger” continues in the mould with soft-yet-propulsive beats and synths that recall 90s classics like Madonna’s Ray of Light. It’s a perfect setting for the singer’s libidinous desires; she sees someone across the room, she doesn’t know anything about them and their history, but she doesn’t need to – the blank canvas is what makes them perfect; they are an opportunity to escape from her own life and its troubles. “Perfect Stranger” ramps up towards a rave track at its finale, suggesting that Twigs’ heart rate is rising as she closes in for the kiss.
Watch the video for “Perfect Stranger”, which features Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Yves Tumor, below. Or find the song on streamers.
FKA Twigs’ new album Eusexua is out on 24 January through Young (pre-order/save). You can find her on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and Facebook.
