Bertie Blackman
Secrets and Lies
Independent

For some Bertie Blackman is a revelation, for others she is just doing what she does best.

Blackman’s latest release, Secrets and Lies, is her best work to date.

Unlike her debut release, Secrets and Lies is an album that sounds and feels complete.

I’m not casting wayward remarks over that the singer’s debut, Black.

In its own right, Black, was pure genius. It elevated the singer to a status she is now
only fully starting to enjoy.

Bertie Blackman

Though there is just something uniquely fantastic about Blackman’s second record.

Lead off single, Heart, could well be what puts Blackman on the map.

With its click-clack backing, bleeps it shows the direct shift towards an electro sound
for the singer.

The acoustic thread that ran through Black has been upgraded for a sound that electrifies.

The combination of the singer’s voice – oh what a voice – and her mash up of electronica
and indie pop is just winning.

Bird of Prey kicks off the album with a grace and groove that’s superb.

The single, Thump, offers an equally brilliant array of soulful vocals and take no
prisoner attitude.

Blackman is the type of singer that pushes boundaries for her own sake and no one else.

Five stars

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