Something That You Do

Charlotte Hatherley “Behave” – Charlotte Hatherley is easily one of the most underrated rock guitarists of her generation, mainly due to her own unfair obscurity, but also because her parts tend toward subtlety and rhythmic nuance rather than flash. “Behave” is a carefully tangled knot of muted emotions, and even when it loosens up, it’s impossible to find the beginning of any particular thread. Her lyrics only complicate the matter by introducing a matching theme of co-dependence and willful submission, and her vocal performance obfuscates her intentions — is her peace offering just a stay of execution for a troubled relationship, or a genuine act of contrition? Does she actually want to cling to an unhappy status quo, or is she back-pedaling after an unsuccessful attempt to break free? Everything about this song suggests that it’s all of the above, and probably a lot more. (Click here to buy it from Charlotte Hatherley.)