Blog: The Music Ninja

Though there have been a number of takes of "State Hospital" floating around online this year, Frightened Rabbit have finally revealed the official studio version. In the same vein as many of the Scottish band's past releases, it is a powerfully emotional, folk-rock anthem. Although it starts off modestly, the song quickly picks up its momentum, with singer Scott Hutchison 's distinct, pained vocals leading the way. The best moment is right around the bridge, when the music softens to just a faint trickling piano, only to build up to an intense and poignant storm of an [...]