Strike the Colours - Seven Roads

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4...according to our Clinton on Fri 25 Sep, 2009.

Why does every female singer under the age of 30 sound like either Joanna Newsom or one of the girls from Cocorosie? Ok not all of them but a lot of them. It's so affected, especially when done by people who are UK residents. Here comes another albeit not the worst or most obvious example I've heard. Its a CD by Strike the Colours who on first glance seem to be one of those pleasant if slightly earnest Scottish bands whose folky songs are slathered in string arrangements. My Latest Novel springs immediately to mind. The album called 'Seven Roads' is lovingly produced with plenty of space between the instruments, the vocals also recall the lady from The Sundays (ask an old timer). Its a nice album with nods towards Adrian Crowley, Nick Cave and Neko Case. Probably lacking a little in variety or standout songs and a little polished in places but if you like your music Scottish, earthy and folky you could do a lot worse than this. On Dead Light Records.

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‘Seven Roads’ is the much-anticipated second album from Jenny Reeve’s Strike The Colours. Previously known for her work with Malcolm Middleton, Arab Strap, Idlewild and her own band Eva. This mesmerising and expertly crafted second outing draws from her experiences as a veteran of the US, Europe and UK touring circuits. An enthralling collection of 10 tracks inspired by the road less oft-travelled, by losing and finding people along the way. Beautifully imbued with Reeves trademark folk-inspired, dark edged narratives and hints of Nick Cave-esque pop the album features appearances from Davey Macauley, Gareth Russell (Idlewild), Stevie Jones, Johnny Scott and Craig B (Aerogramme)

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