A couple of years and a couple of albums in from Emily’s debut, this Australian born, but UK based singer/songwriter will be known to many for the theme song to the Wallander TV series with a dreamy and haunting song, that will have lead many to investigate her previous album.
Her new album ‘Almanac’ is a real step-up in every respect, but essentially it’s much more confident and assured collection from an artist (and group) comfortable with their sound and musical direction that explores modern acoustic folk in a similar vein to artists such as Catherine MacLellan and Martha Tilston.

Although fronted by Emily, this is definitely a group album, with the four members of Emily, Gill, Jo and Anna providing guitar, accordion & flute, cello and violin respectively, with backing vocals shared out across the eleven songs.  The quartet are joined throughout the disc by guest musicians who add a range of guitars, percussion and double bass, that add depth and drive to the collection.  It’s the interchange between the girls that really provides the charm here – instrumentally there are some fantastic moments, and there are some sublime harmonies across the disc.

Highlights include the dreamy textures of ‘Billowing Sea’, the nimble arrangements of ‘Reckless’, and the atmospheric lyrics of ‘Witch of Pittenweem’.
‘Almanac’ is a beautifully constructed and charming album, it certainly feels organic and natural, and the presentation of the songs is unaffected and with a real genuine air.

Those who like the approach and delivery of artists such as Martha Tilston, will find much to enjoy on this album.

Track listing
1 Billowing Sea 
2 Reckless 
3 Ropes 
4 Little Deaths 
5 Dancers 
6 Pause 
7 Openings 
8 Calendar 
9 Light 
10 Witch Of Pittenween 
11 Bones 

£12.99 released 7th Feb 2011