Basia Bulat - Oh, My Darling

4 out of 5 stars

I definitely liked listening to this CD. There was something about the instrumentation and unique style that quickly drew me into the music. The first track on this CD “Before I Knew” starts with an interesting combination of ukulele and some clapping. It then moves into a catchy melody laced with beautiful harmonies. However, it seems to end too quickly. “I was a Daughter” is complemented by the addition of a piano and violin along with a driving drum part that weaves in and out of the song. The music is beautiful and very flowing. Bulat’s vocals are very expressive and emotion filled. A few of the songs take on a sort of deep melancholy mood. Being a flute player myself, I thought that the use of flute was neat. Bulat is able to successfully take the unique sounds of different instruments and blend them together to come up with a stunning textured sound.

I would have to say that my least favorite track from this CD would have to be “A Secret.” It just isn’t up to par with the rest of the songs on this CD.

I would definitely recommend this CD to anyone that likes something that’s a bit less mainstream and a bit more folk song inspired. The instrumentation for each song was wonderful and a lovely addition to Bulat’s strong vocal talent.