Frances, Aoife Nessa: Protector (Vinyl LP)

In the spring of 2020, Aoife Nessa Frances packed up her things in Dublin and moved to rural County Clare on the west coast of Ireland. It was there, amidst the stillness, that she began to work on the songs that would become her second album, ‘Protector’: a personal, mystical journey of self-discovery through dislocation, transformation, and restoration.

Protector builds pastoral landscapes through light flourishes and open spaces. Songs float along effortlessly, remaining anchored by Frances’ deep voice. Contemplative tempos tug along atmospheric synths, minimal bass, and shimmering guitar notes, conveying a serenity like early morning.

Black vinyl version.

1. Way to Say Goodbye
2. This Still Life
3. Emptiness Follows
4. Only Child
5. Chariot
6. Back to Earth
7. Soft Lines
8. Day Out of Time