aaamusic | On 18, Jan 2011

Taking a step away from the contemplative, almost classical sound of her excellent 2008 album To Survive, Joan As Police Woman returns with newly released single The Magic. While I wouldn’t exactly describe it as the polar opposite of her debut, there’s definitely a shift towards the lighter end of the musical spectrum here, taking the form of somewhat of a blues/pop/jazz hybrid. One of the best things about To Survive was its atmosphere; thankfully, none of this has been lost here – on the contrary, it has been expanded on. The Magic is the sound of a very talented woman mixing things up: the result is a great single, definitely worth giving a listen.

Author: Katharine Sparks