Troublemaker is the second offering from Idha and continues the soft, bouncy country-pop of its predecessor. This time out she keeps her husband (shoegazer Andy Bell of Ride on guitar but drops him as producer. Idha and co-producer Charlie Francis open up the sound to include horns and strings making a much more complete release than her debut. Her nanve voice and sexual playfulness make charming pop that's enjoyable fluff reminiscent of Nancy Sinatra or even a {$Burt Bacharac...   [ read more ]

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