Basia Bulat - Heart of My Own

Basia’s acclaimed 2007 debut, Oh My Darling, had a retro charm that took the winsome folkie on tour across Europe and North America. The young Canadian singer’s followup has a similar old-fashioned feel, especially on spare songs like the tender ukulele number “Sparrow” and the bittersweet waltz “I’m Forgetting Everyone.” But boisterous choruses and galloping percussion (the latter played by Basia’s brother Bobby) give spirited songs like “Gold Rush” and “Walk You Down” a thoroughly modern and engaging twist.