“Sacrilege,” the first single from indie group Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ new album, “Mosquito,” is good for a song about having sex with a fallen angel.
That’s not a slight against the almost four-minute track; it’s the only verse: “Fallen for a guy, fell down from the sky/Halo round his head/Feathers in a bed/In our bed, in our bed.”
Which, admittedly, could be seen as sacrilegious. But ignoring all religious connotations, “Sacrilege” is an enjoyable tune.
It has lead singer Karen O’s usual rocker voice coupled with some softer moments in the beginning, which pairs nicely with the 24-piece gospel choir that jumps in during the last third of the song. That being said, this single isn’t anything special and doesn’t come close to classics like “Zero” or “Heads Will Roll.”
The best thing about “Sacrilege” is it means Yeah Yeah Yeahs are making music again.