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- Summary: The folk singer-songwriter's third album is the first with all original songs written by her.
- Record Label: Navigator
- Genre(s): Folk
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MojoJun 1, 2011Bella Hardy takes a bold leap of faith on her third album, devoted entirely to a rich songwriting talent only hinted at on her previous two. [Jun 2011, p.103]
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Jun 1, 2011It's an often bleak, thoughtful set that echoes anything from British traditional ballads to country music and theatrical pop, and proves she's a fine storyteller.
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Jun 1, 2011Her uncompromising, June Taboresque alto and imaginative, original material--from ye olde narrative ballads to modern love songs--are enduringly seductive.
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Jun 1, 2011Here are a dozen more such, all beautifully crafted and conceived with poetic flair, arranged nicely for restrainedly plucked instruments, sung in a thin soprano which strains into a yelp.
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Jun 1, 2011Hardy's undeniably a talent, and Songs Lost & Stolen is a tasteful, better than average folk record that many aficionados will enjoy, but it lacks that extra ingredient to make a lasting impact or reach a broader audience.