Saint Saviour, "In the Seams" (Surface Area)

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Julia Kaufman

A real test for your eyelids.

English singer-songwriter Becky Jones has come a long way from her start with electro pop band The RGB‰’s and Groove Armada. After co-writing Groove Armada‰’s Grammy-nominated album Black Light in 2010, Jones has shifted her attention to her solo project under the moniker Saint Saviour. Her latest release, In The Seams, is a huge departure from her previous collaborative work, replacing chilled out electronic beats for soft acoustic guitars and smooth string melodies. Jones‰’ sweet cooing vocals soar over each track underneath peaceful guitar plucks and light piano chords, displaying her pure natural talents throughout the record. There‰’s no doubt that In The Seams is a beautiful piece of work, however, at times the album seems to blend together like ongoing blend of folk lullabies. Give In The Seams a good listen but be warned it may cause impromptu sleeping spells.

RIYL: Feist, Bat For Lashes, Anna Calvi

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