In This Moment vinyl

It's not clear whether 'In This Moment' is Polly Scattergood's finest hour to date, but it's certainly up there. Production beginning shortly after she entered motherhood for the first time, a life changing moment for anyone, the audible impact of this is a refusal to regurgitate and a definite determination to explore new ideas and sounds. 'Sphere' is a prime example of what makes album number four so good. Pots and pans percussion building a rhythmic atmosphere that's immediately arresting. 'After You' is a wonderfully tear-jerking ballad of twinkling notes and emotionally captivating lyrics, preparing us for 'Clouds' and 'Pearl', two deceptively simple vocal-piano efforts that stop you dead in your tracks and wind up being up there with the most powerful moments here. A genuine delight, from the cinematic melodies of 'Red' to 'Bloom' and its breathy sighs, disjointed keys and beguiling air.