Search - Gemma Hayes :: Let It Break

2011 release, the fourth album from the Irish singer/songwriter and member of The Cake Sale. Let It Break is the result of many months of hard graft between studios in Dublin and France with long-time producer David Odlum. Freed from the shackles of major label influence and embracing the DIY approach, Hayes has taken the time to meticulously craft an album which sees her embrace a wealth of new styles and sounds whilst remaining loyal to her roots. Lead single 'Shock To My System' is a highlight - the final product unexpectedly more up-tempo than the version that Hayes road-tested on her acoustic tours over the past year, with added strings and mandolins against a driving drumbeat. Let it Break is engaging, moving, and compelling. It may have been a long time coming - but it has most definitely been worth the wait.