Third studio album by British author Lucy Rose was preceded by two month journey across South America, partly organized by her latino fans, so she decided to share her tour experiences on Something's Changing. After the return to England, Lucy recorded eleven new songs with producer Tim Birdwell. She claims she was creating with the utmost self confidence and flow, and that she was happy to feel that way creatively again. Although she had collaborated with many rock bands in the past, and even though her last album Work It Outwas oriented towards pop, Lucy is at her best when she is permeating through folk. That's where her talent comes to its full reveal. I understand everyone's tendency to experiment and take different music identities, but I am super glad whenever they return to what they excel at.
This release represents a steady comeback to folk roots where her vocal is in the spotlight alongside acoustic guitar, and additional support of piano and string instruments. Among softer, romantic ballades that hold up the most of the record, one stands out. It is called Love Song and it comes with minimalistic instrumental sections in the first half that resemble Feist. Towards the end, it develops into hippie party driven by guitars and handclaps. Soak It Up, a duet with Elena Tonro (Daughter) which creates tense atmosphere with its blues harmony. Another brilliant miniature is Second Chance, an elegant piano chamber pop number with intentional downtempo moment right before the chorus, as If Lucy is trying to emphasize what the song title suggests. Soul terrain is also not unknown to Lucy, and Not Good At All proves it. In delicate Floral Dresses, her paradise vocal and acoustic guitar are enriched with The Staves, a female trio whose unified singing bolds the beauty of the whole sonic experience.
Morai is intersection of Greek mythology, destiny, love and everything in between. Closing track I Can't Change At All witnessed the glorious arrangements and represents the most suitable epilogue of third chapter in Lucy's discography. I am so glad she is back on folk track.
