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Baker's Dozen

Alchemy Happens: Lou Rhodes's Favourite Albums
The Quietus , August 31st, 2016 08:42

Penning her own Baker's Dozen of albums that shaped her career as both a member of Lamb and a solo artist, the singer picks 13 records that represent her "soul-music", following the release of theyesandeye

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Crosby, Stills & Nash – Crosby, Stills & Nash
With the opening notes of this album I'm back in our family home at the age of about 11. It signifies summer days in fields and discovering harmony and a feeling of something out there I wanted. This is such a timeless classic: released in '69 but undeniably the inspiration for new folk acts like Fleet Foxes, Midlake et al and still sounding fresh and true to this day.

Standout tracks for me: 'Helplessly Hoping', 'Wooden Ships' and the contender for the most romantic song ever, 'Lady Of The Island'.