NSW singer-songwriter Tegan Northwood is very much connected to her environment, and she draws upon numerous field recordings and samples in constructing the lush harmonic textures of her third album. Each track is a dense verdant soundscape – layers of electronic ambience are guided by a driven guitar line and Tegan’s breathlessly ethereal vocals, which are often comparable to Joan as Police Woman. The effect is a warm, organic, primal sound that ebbs and flows through lyrics that are simple yet deeply personal. There’s a rejuvenating quality in listening to this album.
TEGAN NORTHWOOD – Last Days of Home
Independent
4/5
Hugh Milligan.
