Flora Hibberd - Swirl (2025)
Swirl, released on January 17, 2025, is the debut album by Paris-based British songwriter Flora Hibberd. The album is a rich tapestry of sound and meaning, influenced by Hibberd's background as a translator. She explores the nuances of language, decoding the slippages where English and French intertwine, creating moments of strange poetry that reveal hidden threads of life. Produced by Shane Leonard in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Swirl features contributions from musicians such as JT Bates, Ben Lester, Pat Keen, and JE Sunde. The album blends influences ranging from Jason Molina's straightforward indie rock to Josephine Foster's mystical folk and the surrealist lyrics of Bertrand Belin. Tracks like "Auto Icon" echo the art-rock stylings of Cate Le Bon, while "Code" marries lyrics inspired by textile artist Anni Albers with delicate guitar lines. Overall, Swirl is a meditation on communication, capturing fleeting moments that might never occur again.
Genre: Indie Pop
Country: UK
Final Verdict: 61% (Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 17th / 26
Highlight: Lucky You
Made me think of:
Cate Le Bon
Big Thief
Laura Marling
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