PALOMA FAITH Vinilo y CD

Review: A gatefold curacao blue vinyl reissue marks this album's tenth anniversary, inviting fans to revisit her channelling 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s influences, from doo-wop to disco, with the Pharrell Williams-produced 'Can't Rely On You' leading the charge. The album's homage to bygone eras is evident and the execution does a brilliant job of capturing the spirit of its inspirations. Tracks like 'Only Love Can Hurt Like This' and 'Mouth to Mouth' highlight Faith's vocal prowess and occasional emotional depth. The album's more upbeat numbers, provide the energy needed to balance out the more soulful songs and ballads. Overall, A Perfect Contradiction offers a nostalgic look at retro styles. The reissue's striking curacao blue vinyl adds a visually appealing touch to complete the product nicely,

Review: The famously fun loving and colourful pop queen Paloma Faith shows a whole new life with her latest album The Glorification Of Sadness. As the title suggests, it is a captivating exploration of melancholy transformed into artistry with her signature soulful vocals and emotive delivery from and centre. They find Faith navigate themes of heartbreak and resilience with raw honesty and theatrical flair as each track unfurls like a cinematic journey adorned with lush orchestration and poignant lyricism. It's an album of bittersweet beauty. From the haunting to the empowering, always with a poignant narrative that celebrates the complexities of human emotion.