Sara Jackson-Holman - cardiology (Expunged)

Singer-songwriter Sara Jackson-Holman has been compared to the likes of Adele and Amy Whitehouse (certainly she has big hair) and while there may be similarities its no more than being in the same general field of intelligent pop. Sara's second album is a polished collection of songs which has some real gems including some lovely ballads like "Can't take my love" and the lush and atmospheric "Freight train" which is probably the best song on the album.

"Empty arms" is another atmospheric track, sparse and simple and haunting. "Come by fire" is more of the same, reflective with a piano led melody. "For Albert" is a very different song, with classical flourishes (indeed it nicks a riff from Für Elise) and a fun electronically enhanced melody. "Risk it all" is a bit spacey and retro-electronic that moves into a dancey beat.

No matter what the style its all great modern pop music.