SOAK - Before We Forgot How To Dream
Young singer-songwriter's tender debut
| Fact title | Fact data |
|---|---|
| Release date | 29 May 2015 |
| Label | Rough Trade |
Background
Having started performing at an impressively young age, Derry-born teenager Bridie Monds-Watson has garnered widespread acclaim for her poignant songwriting.
Before We Forgot How To Dream is a record that plays on the familiar trope of teenage life with a captivating maturity and sense of wisdom. Monds-Watson's voice throughout is husky and expressive, buoyed by a lush, mostly acoustic soundtrack that complements the ennui of her lyrics. It is a decidely polished debut.
Previously shortlisted?
No.
What the critics say
"At its songwriting best, the record feels like a set of observational short stories." - Clash Magazine
"Less teenage kicks, more teenage contemplation." - NME
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Huw Stephens on SOAK: “she’s an artist we should treasure”
Huw Stephens discusses SOAK's Mercury Prize 2015 album, Before We Forgot How To Dream.
