As per the album's title, this is a slow-burner (sorry), songs such as We Two Are A Moon and Kiss Me Quick relying on little more than guitar, a touch of strings and close harmonies to ensnare the listener in an intimate world peopled by sailors, sirens, serpents and, of course, songbirds.
• Sam Beam and Jesca Hoop. Love Letter For Fire. Sub Pop.
• Four stars (out of five)
Single download: Valley Clouds
For those who like: Ron Sexsmith, Bon Iver
- Shane Gilchrist