Oh My Darling

"Timeless" is an overused word, but when listening to London, Ontario, singer Basia Bulat's debut CD, Oh My Darling, her voice, choice of musical styles, and orchestral propensities come from another generation, evoking comparisons to '60s and '70s musicians like Nico and Maddy Prior. Combining a warmth and sadness perhaps best described as caramelancholy, Bulat's music is part traditional folk ("December"), part symphonic ("Little Waltz"), part samba ("Why Can't It Be Mine") and--if you can imagine--alternative drumline, where Bulat's madly uptempo, rhythm-fronted numbers feature rapid beats center stage with her voice quietly singing in the background ("In The Night," "Snakes and Ladders," and standout track, "I Was a Daughter"). Try as you might to compare or classify her, Bulat truly is an original, moving musically about in whatever direction suits her. Amidst the constant change-ups, some of the CD's greatest charms are found in the pared-down moments of quiet, specifically "Birds of Paradise," "Little One," and disc closer, "A Secret." As unclassifiable as she is, the singer-songwriter is receiving heaps of praise from the UK, and one constant is clear: fans of both traditional folk and contemporary indie rock can coexist in their collective love of Bulat's warm melodies. --Denise Sheppard

2007 debut album from the Canadian singer/songwriter. Based out of Toronto, Basia was heavily influenced by Folk, Jazz and acoustic music,, releasing a demo CD in 2004. Basia’s unique vocal style and varied range has led to comparisons ranging from Feist to Natalie Merchant to Elyse Weinberg. Rough Trade.

2007 Debut Full Length Album by the Young Canadian Singer/Songwriter who Comes from London, Ontario. Her Songs Are Infused with Sweet Ragtime Piano Melodies, Tender-hearted String Arrangements and a Voice that Has Been Compared to Elyse Weinberg and Leslie Feist. This is her First Longplayer, but her First Official Release was an Eponymously Title EP in 2004.