If you want a feel good, chilled, happy album - this is the album for you. Sia's voice is evidently incredible, and this album shows this off perfectly. You know that with each song you have her heart too. There are no 'filler' tracks in this album; every single track is magical and spell-binding. This is the kind of album you could play at a dinner party, but it has a slight left-field flair to it - its quirky & charming but elegant at the same time.
For chilling out I recommend 'Day Too Soon', 'Lullaby' (the piano is stunning & compliments her voice perfectly), and 'Beautiful Calm Driving'. For more upbeat moments, I recommend 'Death By Chocolate' & 'Playground' (it brings you back to your childhood!) And for those Bridget Jones 'I'm a strong woman' moments, her latest single 'Girl You Lost To Cocaine' is perfect! 'Little Black Sandals' must have a mention too, this opening track draws you into the album, and it’s subtle and gorgeous.
- I could never get bored of this album; it sounds perfect in a cold January, and perfect chilling in the garden in the summer. It truly is stunning - I can’t wait to hear more from her.
SOMETHING OLD: Having purchased and loved Sia's previous CD, I looked forward to hearing tunes from her new album. The tone of the album is similar to the 1st, whic is a good thing, might I add, soothing and languid.
SOMETHING NEW: That said, I found some tracks more playful and uplifting than the tracks in the previous album, which provided a refreshing twist.
SOMETHING BORROWED: Sia wrote (along with other folk)all of the songs except 'I Go to Sleep'. She does a lovely rendition of it though, and it's not to be overlooked just because it isn't an original song!
SOMETHING BLUE: Yes, some of the songs can be quite sad songs, but she does it so well, there's a nice warm rush that accompanies the album, instead of the clinging depression that some sad songs can bring!