A Negative Capability

Elisabeth Wood (Fancie) comes down from the parish balcony (where she performs in a latin mass choir) to the ground floor of sophisto-pop, to record a breathtaking debut charged with sexual politics and elegant beauty. Wood sings with the swagger and ease of ballad-mode Polly Jean Harvey, over arrangements complimented with violin, french horn, thoughtful guitar, and a solid rythm section. RIYL Cat Power, Jeremy Enigk, Nick Drake.