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Similarly, fifth track “Alpha Shallows” represents a new level of passion in Marling??s repertoire. The song begins tamely enough: at first, only a soft, yet urgent acoustic guitar and quiet, staccato strings support Marling??s voice as she sings such characteristically poetic lyrics as “And his heart was full of fire at the man he had become / And his soul was seldom higher with the falsities of fun.” But the song gradually intensifies, boasting, at its climax, full choral accompaniment, deep, forceful piano chords...
...which characterizes much of her new release. “Devil’s Spoke,” for example, opens the album with an impassioned interpretation of religious folk music. Slow, hypnotizing bass lines, deep male background vocals, and thumping drums endow a frantic banjo, as well as Marling??s voice and guitar, with a sheer power new to Marling??s work. And when she issues such commands as “Hold your devil by his spoke / And spin him to the ground,” Marling??s lyrics also prove...
...different vein, “I Speak Because I Can” also contains some less complex songs which represent Marling??s calmer side. The second track, “Made By Maid” is unique on the album in its simplicity. The track features only Marling??s vocals and guitar, and because of its spare quality, her gorgeous voice and poignant storytelling are able to stand out. The song testifies to Marling??s ability to tell tales well beyond the scope of the average 20-year-old, convincingly recounting the experience...
...instrumentation pile on top of the initially bare, yet solid base of acoustic guitar strumming and vocals. The combination of these elements, which include cheerful banjo melodies, steadfast drums and electric guitar, lend the track a sense of robustness and complexity, and their effect is truly satisfying. Additionally, Marling??s vocals seem to achieve a rare level of abandon on “Rambling Man.” In the middle and final parts of the song when the instrumental elements reach their peak of volume and passion, Marling??s voice mirrors them by taking...
...good for that,” she sings, “there’s a mind under this hat.” And her sophomore release, “I Speak Because I Can,” only corroborates the fact. The new LP proves that Marling??s successful debut album, “Alas, I Cannot Swim,” was certainly not a fluke, and that her songwriting skill is the genuine article. “I Speak Because I Can” is an intense, dynamic, and admirable release from the young singer-songwriter...