At Swim

AlbumAug 19 / 201611 songs, 39m 38s88%
Singer-Songwriter Indie Folk Chamber Folk
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Andy Gill reviews the week's new releases

Andy Gill reviews the week's new releases

As with Hannigan's first two records, At Swim favours stealth over force, and its subtleties demand repeated listens, as she sings with a joyous freedom.

As with Hannigan's first two records, At Swim favours stealth over force, and its subtleties demand repeated listens, as she sings with a joyous freedom.

7 / 10

Over the course of her three studio albums, Lisa Hannigan has deepened her folk sound. Her debut, Sea Sew (2008), was primarily a stripped-b...

7 / 10

Over the course of her three studio albums, Lisa Hannigan has deepened her folk sound. Her debut, Sea Sew (2008), was primarily a stripped-b...

7 / 10

Photo: Rich.

7 / 10

Photo: Rich.

With an air of serene beauty and a voice of ethereal wonder, Lisa Hannigan first appeared in 2002 as backing singer to Irish singer-songwriter Damien Rice – and was frequently described as his muse.

With an air of serene beauty and a voice of ethereal wonder, Lisa Hannigan first appeared in 2002 as backing singer to Irish singer-songwriter Damien Rice – and was frequently described as his muse.

Irish songwriter's third album finds her adrift. CD new music review by Lisa-Marie Ferla

Irish songwriter's third album finds her adrift. CD new music review by Lisa-Marie Ferla