This is the second album from Crawley as she continues on her retro soul path, commanding the stage with simple yet ingratiating songs. There are elements of the '60s club scene on these songs with sweet and at times smoky melodies that hark back to a more naïve time. With a background in jazz and an upbringing in New Zealand, Crawley brings a charm to proceedings.
There are some of the usual pop themes of betrayal and love lost on these whimsical songs and the opening track, The Tide Is Low, goes straight to the heart with murmurings of a dying relationship. Things pick up and get even more retro on Elizabeth, which is quirky and one of the better songs on the album. It is reminiscent of Duffy's soulful releases with a '60s beat and witty lyrics. Even though the production is slight and the playing at times seems a little weak, the songs are strong enough to carry the work. Imagination is a track that sees Crawley mastering her own take on the world of pop music.
The wonderful thing about All In My Head is that this second album is a step in the right direction as the slight folk sounds merge into a more structured style. There are moments where the album surprises the listener with its ability to throw back to another era. Stranger is incredibly stylised and the instrumentation shows that she is no one trick pony. This multi-instrumental lady has a bright future in the world of downloads.
