Polly Paulusma
Scissors In My Pocket

THE REVIEW

It is wonderful to discover how often behind strange and apparently unpronounceable names, musical gems of singular value are hidden. Polly Paulusma is definitely one of these. Take a look at the cover and immediately you understand what the essence of the record will be: simplicity, elegance, and an extraordinary taste for art in itself, considered as the best way to represent one's soul and emotions.
Everything is blended to achieve a truly high-class folk, especially considering the young age of this London singer who, before coming out with her own work, collaborated on projects with various artists (especially Ben & Jason, with Parker who also produced the single).

Eleven musical snapshots, episodes apparently independent from each other, in which Polly reveals the most diverse aspects of her character, connected by essentially homogeneous instrumental plots.
And then the voice. Sweet, enveloping, yet at the same time of a lightness that could marry with nothing but folk, excellent at handling even sporadic shifts in tone effortlessly.

Music that is easily assimilable from the first listen, and if directed through the right promotional channels, will not struggle to achieve success even with the more "commercial" audience.
However deep down, this is the last wish of every individual music enthusiast, who would like to keep every single novelty the curiosity leads them to discover, as something precious for themselves.

The comparison with female songwriters is inevitable, and I believe it is not excessive to mention an already established artist, warmly welcomed by mainstream music like Jones.

A record capable of making the sun shine and bringing tranquility to all more or less dull moments of this summer.
In a period where female singer-songwriters are reaching truly excellent levels of quality (Bic Runga but especially PJ Harvey, just to mention the latest releases), this "Scissors In My Pocket" could carve out a space of its own and of primary importance.
In my preferences, it certainly has.