Laura Marling joins Jo in the studio for a session.
Laura Beatrice Marling (born 1 February 1990) is an English folk musician from Eversley, Hampshire.
Marling became prominent with the London folk scene, she has also toured with a number of well-known indie artists in the UK. Her debut album Alas, I Cannot Swim, and her second album I Speak Because I Can were nominated for the Mercury Music Prize in 2008, and 2010 respectively. She won Best Female Solo Artist at the 2011 Brit Awards and was nominated for the same award at the 2012 Brit Awards.
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Reviewed by Alex Denney
Another fine release from Marling, lyrically dark and sophisticated of sound.
Reviewed by Luke Slater
A darker tone permeates the young folk singer’s second album.
Reviewed by Gemma Padley
Marling may be young, but she has substance. An enthralling listen.
Reviewed by Tim Cunningham
One gets the feeling it’s only going to get better.
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