The much loved soul singer-songwriter Alice Russell releases her fifth solo album, ‘To Dust’. This is the first solo album from her since 2008’s acclaimed ‘Pot Of Gold’, marking the next step forward in a remarkable career which has seen this diminutive Brit universally acknowledged as one of the best soul voices of our time. Whether on a huge stage with a 16 piece band or rocking an intimate club, Alice’s raw talent and charisma command attention and affection. ‘To Dust’ sees Alice exploring every letter of the soul lexicon. From the Prince-esque strut of “Hard And Strong”to the epic intensity of the title track. Heartstring tugging “I Loved You”; the sonically smooth yet emotionally raw “Twin Peaks” to the pulse-quickening build of “Let Go (Breakdown)” and psychedelic social consciousness of “Citizens” Alice is never less than scintillating as she displays emotions so real you feel you could reach out and touch them. The idiosyncratic structure of the LP, peppered with interludes and reprises, makes for a unique & satisfyingly whole ‘album’ experience.
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