Video: charlotte hatherley - BASTARDO

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There's a new record from Charlotte Hatherley out this week, called The Deep Blue. It's her first since officially leaving Ash , and it's pretty solid. It's noticeably more relaxed than her debut 'Grey Will Fade', there are fewer spiky songs to jump around to (though 'Very Young' scratches that itch nicely), more emphasis on songwriting and arrangements. Check out the massive strings on 'Again'. The singles 'Behave' and 'I Want You To Know' bop along nicely, and opener 'Cocteau' is awash in effects and pleasantness. Pitchfork were surprisingly kind about [...]

• Ash - A Life Less Ordinary
• Charlotte Hatherley - Again