Staff Reviews
Laura Marling - I Speak Because I Can
Whatever your opinion of Laura Marling, she is an artist that attracts attention. The main aspect of Alas I Cannot Swim that entranced and summoned plaudits was the age of the artist juxtaposed with the mature poise of the lyrics and music. Recorded whilst she was but 17, its ponderings on love and all that eventually garnered a Mercury nomination and high positions in those end of year lists. You probably know this.»