spiceoflife

the audio equivalent of Popeye chalk candy

Following up on her 2016 politically charged electronic solo album ‘Hopelessness’, ‘My Back Was A Bridge for You to Cross’ sees New York-based and English-born singer-songwriter Anohni Hegarty returning to her roots in some ways and boldly moving forward in others. While this album retains the melancholic chamber pop sound characteristic of Anohni’s releases with her 'Johnsons’ backup band, it also incorporates strong influence from soul music and even ... read more

This is quirky, yet incredibly basic at the same time; like early Lily Allen but without the slightest scrap of charisma. I guess that's impressive in some twisted way.

Only Ed Sheeran could make an album so personal sound so generic.

Highlights: Boat, End of Youth, Curtain
Lowlights: Eyes Closed, Life Goes On, Borderline