The likes of Emmylou, From Afar and Play With Fire show keen melodic instincts, while the cheeky ukulele flourishes and sun-drenched harmonies of second single Riptide justify heavy rotation.
Lyrically, however, familiar ground is trod, with Joy slotting in alongside any number of sensitive souls with finger-picking instincts who all too frequently find themselves falling in and out of love.
• Vance Joy. God Loves You When You're Dancing (EP). Liberation Music.
2 stars out of 5
Single download: Riptide
For those who like: Jack Johnson, Paul Kelly, Pete Murray
- John Hayden
