The
Herald
Laki Mera - Clutter *****
Those of us who have lived with Laki Mera's debut album since it was available
as a free download via these pages at the end of last year already know it
is a
fine piece of work. In fact, its delayed appearance on physical disc is a
reason
for great rejoicing based on the fact that familiarity only builds its appeal.
Not since the Blue Nile's first recording has such well crafted music appeared
from a Scottish band, Laura Donnelly's voice as affecting as Paul Buchanan's.
With Portishead reborn and the ambience of trip-hop being reassessed, the
time
may be just right for Laki Mera to make the leap to more widespread acclaim.
Keith Bruce.