Produced by Grammy-winning Texan John Congleton, The Ride offers a grab-bag of influences, from the confident electro-pop meets hip-hop vibe of Live, Paris Sun and Flatline, to a vibrant, staccato channelling of The Bangles (Magic).
And when she ventures into the occasional slow jam/ballad (Pipe Dreams), there is just enough in glitchy percussion to stave off the hints of cliche that come via an overplayed Hammond organ.
Single download: Cold Hard Truth
For those who like: St Vincent
— Shane Gilchrist
