5.Holly Throsby - Under The Town
So, she's won my heart again, with an album of obviously personal lyrics, somewhat awkwardly sung over some quite surprisingly arranged tunes. The spritely ramshackle nature of "Making a Fire" sits very comfortably with the solo piano confessional of "On Longing".

Her manner is intimate and open, and the effect is just stunning, full of a gentle melancholy that is manages subtle and surprising humour sometimes too. This is quite private music, both for the artist and the listener, but I want all of you to know about her too. I think she's pretty special.

This is all my fault
I have many things done wrong
I've been longing for a dove
or an olive in a cup
and I'm so sorry sorry love
I want us to make up
(from "On Longing")