Graeme Thomson

A story of reflection and self-discovery: Anaïs Mitchell’s new album reviewed

As a piece the album is rootsy, warm and nicely imperfect

Recorded more or less live in a converted church near Woodstock, NY, they are songs of death, love, marriage, memory 
issue 22 January 2022

Any artist who has habitually written or performed in character — from David Bowie to Lady Gaga — eventually arrives at their Mike Yarwood moment: ‘And this is me!’ With the release of her sixth solo record, Anaïs Mitchell has reached the point of personal revelation. ‘I’ve spent a lot of time trying to write in the voice of other characters,’ she says.

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