Good fortune, Bad Weather
The image surrounding Lettie is one of carefully constructed nostalgia; buzz words such as quirky, obscure and memories abound. But push the baggage aside and Lettie's third album - although the first to be commercially promoted - speaks for itself.
Lettie's drawn comparisons to everyone from Little Boots to Florence Welch, some more accurate than others. There's no doubt that she has a distinctive electro-pop style, but that's really where the similarities to the former end.
Opening track Swirl is everything that Lettie does best; pure bursting pop with a bright and cheery atmosphere drags the listener along in its wake. Perfect for summer barbeques and dancing late into the still light nights, Lettie showcases her talent in the best possible way.
An argument could be made for some of the songs being too polished; Lettie could benefit from leaving some of the tracks without the rough edges filed down, and the slick production can take away from the heart behind it all - she's one of those rare singers who's personality shines through every song.
Good Fortune, Bad Weather is particularly apt at the moment, but the album's strong points are undoubtedly on the tracks where Lettie allows the sun to go behind a cloud. Songs such as Aluminium Man are all the stronger for having a haunting sense of eerie running through them.
After listening to this album, there's no doubt that it'll be interesting to see where Lettie's good fortune takes her next.