Albums of the Year Number 10: I Think Because I Can by Laura Marling Laura Marling’s not much of a groundbreaker, and this album is not at the forefront of what can be achieved with modern technology. But then it’s not supposed to be, it’s a strong, solid, beautifully written folk album. Marling’s vocal style is impeccable and although traditionally folky, also uniquely hers. This album might not quite be up to the standard of her debut, and there’s nothing that quite reaches the levels of Ghosts on that album, but the opener ‘Devil’s Spoke’ and the rather timely ‘Goodbye England (Covered in Snow)’ are excellent tracks in different ways, the former being a rhythm-driven folk bonanza, and the latter a touching and charming track about homesickness, and running away from love. Overall, there’s a lot to like in this album, and like Marling herself, it’s charming, understated and shows a still unfulfilled promise.  Spotify Link

Albums of the Year

Number 10: I Think Because I Can by Laura Marling

Laura Marling’s not much of a groundbreaker, and this album is not at the forefront of what can be achieved with modern technology. But then it’s not supposed to be, it’s a strong, solid, beautifully written folk album. Marling’s vocal style is impeccable and although traditionally folky, also uniquely hers.

This album might not quite be up to the standard of her debut, and there’s nothing that quite reaches the levels of Ghosts on that album, but the opener ‘Devil’s Spoke’ and the rather timely ‘Goodbye England (Covered in Snow)’ are excellent tracks in different ways, the former being a rhythm-driven folk bonanza, and the latter a touching and charming track about homesickness, and running away from love.

Overall, there’s a lot to like in this album, and like Marling herself, it’s charming, understated and shows a still unfulfilled promise. 

Spotify Link