
The immodestly named Emmy The Great (I can just hear the detractors baying already) has been making waves on the festival circuit for a while now, and at long last she's released a long player we can listen to in the comfort of our homes. Reminiscent of Belle & Sebastian's early output, 'First Love' has the power to disarm and reward you anew on repeat listens. It contains songs with simple, unobtrusive melodies masking idiosyncratic, literary and often acerbic observations of modern young relationships, the lyrics delivered in Emmy's clear and confident voice. [...]