Album Review: Paloma Faith - Perfect Contradiction

Paloma Faith's third album explores an array of eras and styles within its 11 tracks. Bold '90s pop opens the album with tracks Can't Rely On You and Mouth To Mouth, before we take a turn to the smoother soul-fuelled sounds of Only Love Can Hurt Like This and Other Woman, a style that suits her infinitely better. The switch to '80s electro-pop for Impossible Heart is jarring; however, after the initial shock mellows, the track becomes enchanting. Perfect Contradiction should not be judged on first impressions – let its impact grow on you slowly.