The centrepiece of the album ... is the impressive “Solitary Daughter” ... It’s the standout track on an album heralding a talent as intriguingly fully-formed and distinctive, in its own way, as Marling, Mitchell and Bush.
Neither a wasted note nor a moment of excess can be found on Bedouine. And in a time of gross artistic pretentions, it bares none of those things.
What she’s crafted here is a breezy, personal portrait of her life through finely orchestrated folk tunes - and it's nothing short of a stunning debut.
There is something so comforting about these songs – it’s like tuning into a lost radio station from the 70s, rich in nostalgia, innocence and the warmth of old analog instruments. One of the most understated and charming albums of the year.
Beautifully melancholic but soothing at the same time, bedouine's debut album oozes with heartfelt melodies and a fragile yet firm sense of being. The songwriting throughout is solid and bedouine's vocal performance, although at times one-dimensional, is very comforting and graceful. Aside from Nice and Quiet and Summer cold however i did not feel that any track was going to stick with me for a long time, this lends to a lower score,
Overall though, great project for those looking for a nice, ... read more
Really the instruments in here are very harmonized together and smooth and make you feel comfort and happy, her voice too is very good and she performed very well in here, the songs are well written and she gonna have a good future if she continuous with the same level. One of my fav. folk albums of this year. Awesome.
My Top 3 Songs are:
1- Nice and Quiet
2- Solitary Daughter
3- Mind's Eye
Soulful classic country and singer songwriter with good chamber instrumentation. Good songwriting. An album that doesn’t force you asleep because of boredom, but one that tucks you in and rocks you to sleep - instead of grog you get a pleasant rest for the mind
Maybe I also need to make a list for indie folk albums that are nothing but vibes at this point.
Very charming, beautifully orchestrated, sang gorgeously, very calming and soothing atmosphere. Idk what else to say.
Beautifully melancholic but soothing at the same time, bedouine's debut album oozes with heartfelt melodies and a fragile yet firm sense of being. The songwriting throughout is solid and bedouine's vocal performance, although at times one-dimensional, is very comforting and graceful. Aside from Nice and Quiet and Summer cold however i did not feel that any track was going to stick with me for a long time, this lends to a lower score,
Overall though, great project for those looking for a nice, ... read more
1 | Nice and Quiet 3:51 | 83 |
2 | One of These Days 2:59 | 77 |
3 | Back to You 4:27 | 75 |
4 | Dusty Eyes 4:38 | 70 |
5 | Solitary Daughter 4:20 | 70 |
6 | Summer Cold 2:48 | 75 |
7 | Mind's Eyes 3:14 | 75 |
8 | You Kill Me 4:13 | 65 |
9 | Heart Take Flight 3:46 | 65 |
10 | Skyline 2:29 | 75 |
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