Portraits

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Think “Birdy” and what likely springs to mind is the starkly emotive, folk-tinged stylings of her self-titled, best-selling debut album—a 2011 collection of cover songs—or perhaps the sophisticated baroque influences of her subsequent release. <i>Portraits</i> marks a distinct departure from the singer-songwriter’s signature sound, forgoing tender midtempos in favor of surging choruses and electronic flourishes inspired by the 1980. A cohort of pop-oriented songwriters and producers have been enlisted to aid in the navigation of this change in creative direction, including Anya Jones (Little Mix, Tom Grennan), Gabe Simon (Dua Lipa, Lana Del Rey), and production partners Dan Priddy and Mark Crew (Bastille, Rag’n’Bone Man). The result is a dynamic showcase of Birdy’s core strengths—expressive vocal, impassioned lyricism—streamlined to pack the soul-deep sentiments at the album’s core with the same punch as a traditional pop hit. .

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