Lou Rhodes achieved fame as the singer of the British electronic , but from 2006 she mainly profiles herself as a folky singer / songwriter. The move from busy Manchester to the rural countryside of Wiltshire is reflected in her music. Several songs on her fourth solo album Theyesandeye are nothing short of love songs to nature. The crowing seagulls with which this album opens, already give a
… precursor to this. Rhodes' calm voice and the sparingly used acoustic instruments (guitar, cello, harp) are a welcome medicine for the hasty person in search of peace. For the listeners who want a little more spice, Theyesandeye may sound a bit too quiet. Nevertheless, at set moments (for example the opening song All The Birds) Rhodes absolutely convinces as a singer and songwriter. (PdK)more
