
"Me and the Devil" is a haunting track by Soap&Skin, the musical project led by Austrian artist Anja Plaschg. The song is a cover of the classic blues song originally written by Robert Johnson, known as "Me and the Devil Blues." Soap&Skin's version, however, features a more atmospheric, minimalist arrangement with an eerie, dark, and melancholic tone. Anja Plaschg's haunting vocals and the sparse instrumentation give the song an almost ethereal quality.
In her interpretation, she brings a contemporary, avant-garde flair, blending elements of classical, electronic, and experimental music. The emotional intensity and sense of foreboding in the track stand out, creating a powerful and immersive listening experience. The song touches on themes of temptation, inner conflict, and the supernatural, which are central to the original Johnson composition.