Her distinctive voice instantly stylized the memorable tunes of past bands The Clouds and The Dearhunters but For Lovers Artists And Dreamers is pure Jodi Phillis, exposed and highlighted through minimal production and instrumentation. It's the perfect way to enjoy Jodi's typically strong songwriting and notice the intracacies of her melodies. Regardless of her many incarnations, the songs have always held a wistful elegance. The success and Aria award nominations Jodi received after In Dreams I Live may have applied some pressure; if so, it certainly doesn't show. In fact, For Lovers And Dreamers takes the plunge, providing an honest audit of Jodi's emotions and experiences, making this album - in my opinion - a very brave release. Songs like Little Sips and Ivy's Song show this artist's ability to peel away layers of self-consciousness and invite her fans to witness her experiences, both depressing and up-lifting. For fans of The Clouds, I can assure you that those same emotive chord progressions are still a feature of Jodi's songwriting but this time the conjured emotions tend toward hope rather than sadness. It's always satisfying to see an important Australian singer/songwriter continue to grow and Jodi has recently grown in more ways than one: recently producing a new baby and a special collection of music.

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Full listing of JODI PHILLIS releases