Dead & Born & Grown

Winsome singing and enough winning songs make this a graceful proposition and comfortable listen, ascending from pleasant to majestic at its very best.

The sisters’ perfectly judged harmonies are their not-so-secret weapon, drawing obvious comparisons with the illustrious likes of Laura Marling and Joni Mitchell.

Lyrically, the Staves are unflinching and forceful, but the music behind their gossamer harmonies is all too weak, writes <strong>Maddy Costa</strong>

Album Reviews: The Staves - Dead & Born & Grown

Dead & Born & Grown Warners ****