In her 6th studio album, Marling returns with more cosy folk tunes – perfect listening for a cold rainy day.
Semper Femina explores and celebrates femininity. That’s not to say it’s an album about feminism, rather it explores identity and relationships through Marling’s own voice and the voice of her female characters.
The album is a delicate and intimate portrait, each song exploring different aspects of life – the importance of love, difficult relationships, betrayal.
There’s a quiet simplicity here. Marling’s familiar soulful and husky voice is layered with guitar plucking and the occasional jazzy tune.
It’s the lyrics that bring a complexity to each song. Cleverly nuanced and deliberately spoken, Marling uses her voice to its fullest power, each word carefully delivered to create numerous meanings.
With each new album released, Marling continues to deliver a refreshing, more sophisticated sound, showing an intelligence far beyond her years.
