Laura JeanOn her fourth album, Jean decamped to Bristol, UK to work with producer John Parish (PJ Harvey); they’ve created a sparse, lilting world of bare-boned, yet emotionally ornate folk music.
With her unassuming voice and songs about everyday struggles and successes, this is the most direct Jean has been to date. Her and Jenny Hval’s vocals intertwine, wrestle and embrace, with acoustic guitar providing much of the framework. The sing-song catchiness of First Love Song and the brutal intimacy and fragility of Here Comes The Miner are two of many highlights on this honest, beautiful album.
