Hozier's Journey Through the Abyss and Euphoria on 'Unreal Unearth'

[{"selector":"#anim-959655f7-57da-4c0f-81e3-4732bce68973","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":250,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Image Credit: Google

[{"selector":"#anim-5ad9e60e-e2d8-48ab-838b-e1fe9e5e685b [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Hozier's breakout song "Take Me to Church" launched him into the global spotlight in 2014. Image Credit: Google

[{"selector":"#anim-7ff24c5b-c886-424a-bc8d-3b8ecd185198 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] The artist's latest album, Unreal Unearth, showcases a remarkable evolution in his musical style. Image Credit: Google

[{"selector":"#anim-1154522a-71df-4d55-9fbe-4800f407506e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Hozier's emotive lyrics and fusion of indie-rock with sensual funk and soul create a unique sonic experience. Image Credit: Google

[{"selector":"#anim-33c3ec6e-b0d3-410e-9c59-b4a3f7c57f8c [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] The album's literary references, like those in "De Selby (Part 1)," add depth and discovery to the songs. Image Credit: Google

[{"selector":"#anim-6b438477-020f-4bc2-956f-b3b31d9feaa6 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] "Unknown / Nth" paints vivid imagery, exploring themes of distance and fire with poetic precision. Image Credit: Google

[{"selector":"#anim-f06950f7-9482-453d-9c1e-2d643e578b62 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Collaborations with co-writers like producer Jeff Gitelman and writer Jennifer Decilveo refine Hozier's sound. Image Credit: Google

[{"selector":"#anim-ab2f2927-2b27-40d7-9fe9-90f0f16f6a66 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] "Francesca" and "Damage Gets Done" seamlessly fit into the thematic narrative of Unreal Unearth. Image Credit: Google

[{"selector":"#anim-a5400d85-95da-4d17-ab72-a1c88d4a17bb [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] The album's emotional journey excavates themes of pain, desire, and love, inviting listeners to explore the human experience. Image Credit: Google

[{"selector":"#anim-5d7f96d6-e2c7-41c8-9c58-bbd760c0dcd7 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Next: Chelsea agrees to £28 million offer from Newcastle for Lewis Hall Learn More