Back in the Saddle (Creek) is Laura Burhenn – half of disbanded candyfloss-pop duo Georgie James – whose breathy coo glides effortlessly over the golden ‘Dusty In Memphis’ glow that lights up the first Mynabirds album. The bombastic ‘Numbers Don’t Lie’ harbours a sweeping ‘60s chorus of the kind Zooey Deschanel of She & Him would happily torch her vintage frock collection for, while the lingering ‘Give It Time’ could just be Linda Ronstadt belting out a Chess Records slowie. It’s not all divine retro inspiration though; on ‘Good Heart’, the melody is a tender alt.country sigh in the Bright Eyes mould.
Leonie Cooper