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HANNAH CURWOOD: The Blind Love EP

This is the second release from Hannah Curwood following the Otago native’s debut album ‘Sky Above Horse Below’ in 2007. The EP’s opener begins with a vocal hymn before switching to a slow groove, and sets the scene for the remaining four songs. Universal themes of heartbreak, melancholy and pain underline this surprisingly uplifting collection, Curwood’s hypnotic vocals floating up and down gracefully. Backed by a talented group of musicians, the folk sound of the EP is made up of acoustic and electric guitar, piano, glockenspiel, bass and drums. Winter Waltz is a lyrical stand out, emphasised by Curwood’s delicate voice and sparse production, climbing to a musical howl before slowing to a quiet ending. The clunk of pulsing guitar chords builds Watertank into a swirl of sound. Curwood’s breaking voice reaches new heights and she doesn’t let you go as the song grows in power until it reaches an abrupt end. The atmospheric Black Red Morning wraps thing up perfectly. It’s hard to believe this stunning EP was recorded in just three days – it was recorded, mixed, mastered and produced by Dale Cotton.

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