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Claire Hamill · 1984

10 tracks · folk rock

Ethereal melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, capturing a distinctive blend of folk rock and pop sensibilities.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Moon Is a Powerful Lover — This track opens the album with lush instrumentation and poetic imagery, setting the tone for the introspective journey that follows.
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    2 Fools in a Storm — The song features a captivating narrative about love and loss, showcasing Hamill's storytelling prowess against a backdrop of rich harmonies.
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    First Night in New York — An evocative exploration of new experiences, this track highlights Hamill's ability to blend personal reflection with vivid scene-setting.
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    Gonna Be the One — With its infectious melody and optimistic lyrics, this track stands out as an anthem of hope and determination amidst uncertainty.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Ultra Violet Light

    The verses shift from detailed observations of an urban landscape to abstract reflections on identity, creating a contrasting emotional landscape.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Moon Is a Powerful Lover
  • 2 Denmark
  • 3 2 Fools in a Storm
  • 4 First Night in New York
  • 5 Come Along Brave Lads
  • 6 Jump
  • 7 In the Palm of My Hand
  • 8 Gonna Be the One
  • 9 Ultra Violet Light
  • 10 Once Is Not Enough

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