Album Review: Hannah Scott - Threads (EP)

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Resourceful and talented singer-songwriter Hannah Scott continues to seek innovative ways of getting her music out in the open. The latest offering is a slimmed down gift sending out a timely reminder  of a how a mighty sound can emanate from a carefully constructed base. THREADS successfully keeps a flame alight in anticipation of further rich pickings from a wider platform. 


The adaptability of Scott’s writing shines through as she mixes personal recollections with commissions. Themes range from family to places of residence with sincerity and perception engineering a creative drive to conjure thoughts into stake-in-the-ground songs. Relatability shines through alongside an appreciation of how craft can mould into distinction. 


Possessing a signature song capable of holding court both on record and live is a viable asset. ‘Sitting in the Dark’, lamenting the rental system, has been a popular setlist inclusion for a while and sits pretty here in the closing position. A thought provoking song stitched with a communal thread. The title track opens this collection with ‘Threads’ setting a prominent tone, full of childhood nostalgia amidst a controlled lavish soundtrack.


‘Untold’ gets to the heart of grief and reflects Scott in complete identity mode, which ultimately is uncomplicated and fairly explicit. ‘Days to Come’ is a slide into character to fulfil a Kickstarter pledge showing the breadth of artistic adaption. This track is more temperate than the others, avoiding the soaring peaks pushing the sound to new limits.’In your Light’ is the oldest song on the EP linking parental love with the context of challenges thrown from pursuing an independent path.


THREADS sees Hannah Scott adopt the role of both writer and producer, uniting a DIY approach with externally hired musicians giving the sound an added dimension. The sum appears far greater than its parts shedding light on an artist schooled for life in music and reaping the rewards of dedication. Listening gives you twenty minutes that you don’t mind repeating over again. 


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