The first album from this Mercury Prize-nominated singer-songwriter in ten year has certainly been worth the wait. Featuring vocals that veer between sturdy and lean-in-close, and a mesh of beguiling sonics – taking in enchanting guitar picking, other-worldly snyths and swooning cello – it’s a release that tackles all the biggies (longing, empowerment, freedom and repression) in Hayes’ own unmistakable fashion. An album to nourish your very soul. JL

Released 27 September on Townsend Music