Alison Moyet has one of the most distinguishable female voices in all of music.  Her latest album Key marks the return of the iconic singer songwriter since she dropped Other back in 2017.  The album highlights songs she found worthy of a resurrection across her incredible 40 year career. Moyet admits there are certain songs she won’t sing again simply because they no longer resonate with her. Instead, she chose songs that have withstood the test of time and resonate with her still.

Starting with “Where Hides Sleep,” her soulful voice sets the tone for listener. Co-produced with her longtime collaborator Sean McGhee, the music combines synth with poignant instrumentation which gives the senses an interesting tingle.  In “All Cried Out,” Alison's voice is blazingly bold just as you would expect. The music itself definitely resonates with the past, if not a tad bit too polished in its recreation. The song lacks the daring tone she is known for in her earlier work.  “Such Small Ale” (one of her new songs on this album) starts out with her beautiful, moody voice sounding surprisingly reminiscent of Joni Mitchell. The music again is nice, but lacks the risk.  "The Impervious Me" (the other new track) was similar, but a bit more daring and one that resonated more closely to me.

After giving this album a number of listens, “Love Resurrection” finally gave me what I was really looking for, that classic Alison Moyet sound. The incredible electronic music of this song pairs perfectly with what Alison does best, which is bring her 'diva' power to alternative electronic. It makes us realize what we have been missing in the genre for so many years. It was truly powerful and brought an immediate smile to my face.  “You Don't Have to Go” is a haunting revisit of a love lost, and is a perfect ending for the resurgence of this female powerhouse. It clearly demonstrated Moyet's vocal prowess and amazing song writing ability.  It was a great song to end Key, and one fans will really appreciate.

Alison Moyet proves once again that music from the past (that many might categorize as irrelevant) can become refreshed and yes, relevant, once again. Combining nostalgia and innovation, Moyet's Key is set to please her fans (and capture newcomers alike) with an 18-track album that dazzles the senses and feeds one's musical appetite for even the pickiest of fans.  It put an immediate smile on my face, and believe it will for you too. Moyet is truly legendary, and this album reintroduces us to one of the best female vocalists in the modern era of music, bar none.

- Alli Richards