Ranging from homespun, dusty folk (The Marriage) to sprawling, almost messy rock (Lovelessly) and plaintive, piano-driven ballads (the title track), Featherstitch's highlights are many.]
Frontwoman Toni Randle's excellent sense of melody and bell-like vocal clarity aside, the assured songwriting is complemented by harmonies, horns, banjos and other warm textures that provide just enough clutter to keep things interesting throughout this 12-song rumination on children, love and life's little moments.
• Featherstitch. Eyreton Hall. Independent.
• Four stars (out of five)
Single download: Bellbird
For those who like: Goldenhorse meets Fleet Foxes
- Shane Gilchrist
