An artist of enduring international acclaim (Bruce Springsteen regularly names her as a favourite) and a justly revered lyricist, Gilmores musical settings have taken many ingenious detours in recent years. This is an album with an unashamed folk flavor and features contributions from Cara Dillon, Sam Lakeman, Katriona Gilmore, Jamie Roberts and BBC Radio 2s Young Folk Award winner 2013 Ciaran Algar. As is ever the case with Thea Gilmore, its the songs that define and dazzle, and the 11 new compositions on display are a blend of melodic lilt and dark brooding choruses, with lyrics that repeatedly hold up a magnifying glass to 2019 England and impale greed, bigotry, class divide and hoarded wealth. A gifted and exceptional artist at the peak of her powers, Thea Gilmore has delivered a vibrant and deeply resonant album, rooted in folk music but completely transcending any genre related limitations.