MP3: Emma Pollock - Acid Test

A rare outing for self-consciously populist indie music on Nothing But Green Lights. Emma Pollock is first of the ex-Delgados blocks releasing solo material before the rest have a chance to summon up the strength. This isn’t the lost, and ropey lamenting that I unwisely anticipated, but a focused, eyes wide open and then tightly closed kind of inner confidence. There is little hidden in the depths of Acid Test, but it still sounds like an honest and soulful pop song.

The album “Watch the Fireworks” is out now on 4AD. myspace.com/emmapollock

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On Monday I’ll be revealing a new weekly feature on Nothing But Green Lights. More new music between now and then though I/you hope.

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