At Swim
Album • Aug 19 / 2016 • 11 songs, 39m 38s
Singer-Songwriter
Indie Folk
Chamber Folk
Noteable
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
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