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On the surface it all seems fairly innocent. Four women, classical instruments, innocuous looking album cover….. but then there are the lyrics! ‘I heard a woman took to carrying a cross-bow, that way no-one was inclined to talk to her,’ is the opening to Madalini’s Aversion… And on Dear Friend, ‘I’ve been trying to figure out exactly how to let you know that you’re awful and I hate you, without hurting your feelings’.
So knowing what I’m dealing with has got me a little sweaty at the prospect of putting a foot wrong. Though there isn’t any need to be nasty, malicious or overtly rude about Invocal’s latest album. Uneven Keel is part classical, part musical prose. At times it’s haunting, scary and disturbing. But like a great horror movie, it’s also what keeps things interesting. And amongst the chilling moments are elements of emotion and beauty that are truly amazing. This album’s not mainstream. It’s so leftfield it’s sitting in the stands with its feet up. In other words it's smart and laid back! For those who like something a bit different, and aren’t afraid of strong women, it should be at the top of your list.
Tracklisting 1. As Life Dissolves
2. Small Anxious Waltz
3. Tinnitus And Me
4. Dear Friend
5. Girl
6. Floating
7. The Worst Thing I’ve Done This Year
8. Hornswoggled
9. Madalin’s Aversion to Smalltalk Had Become Really Rather Extreme
10. Photograph
11. Wondergirls
12. Ha ha ha ha | 
