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Bat for Lashes "Laura" "Laura" is an odd choice for a lead single, but perhaps I say that only because it's fairly uncommon for plaintive, genuinely melancholy piano ballads to be pushed by a major label these days. This isn't new aesthetic ground for Natasha Khan, but it's a great showcase for her voice, and her skill for conveying a sense of deep emotional connection to her subject. "Laura" overflows with empathy and affection; there are some turns of phrase and inflections that just break my heart because the intensity of her kindness is almost too [...]

• Bat for Lashes - Laura