An outstanding debut album. 'The Cruel Mother' is eerie and sinister, yet delivered with such a perfect vocal it becomes a thing of tragic, but mesmerising beauty 'Fair Helen' and 'Time Wares Awa' are other highlights.

This is a very strong debut album, with plenty of song and good musical backing. Buy if you like Karine Polwart, the songs of Robbie Burns, or Scottish traditional music in general.