Album Review

Helen Boulding – Copenhagen

20th Jan 2008

In 2005 through her ‘Housework EP’, Sheffield’s Helen “Boulders” Boulding harnessed acoustic subtlety to elevate her poetic and warming nature. In a live environment in support of the likes of Glenn Tilbrook and Alex Parks, she would command a room to silence.

Nigh on three years on, this lead single from debut album ‘New Red Dress’ represents a bolder and more colourful Helen Boulding. There is a loved-up romantic trail that follows the spring time and bold instrumentals around like the tail of a wedding dress.

Boulding’s expansiveness could help bring the needed attention to her independently released debut album. As well as making the ideal protest against major label frivolity and laziness.