From the sumptuous openings of ‘Nobody Knows’, Emilie Nicolas has our full attention. With Like I’m A Warrior, alongside mind-blowingly talented producer/drummer Eivind Helgerød, the young Norwegian has created an LP filled with as much raw power (‘Fail’) as delicate, romanticism (‘Us’). Marrying a sweet-as-honey vocal with intricate, James Blake-esque production and seductive themes it yanks on heartstrings, induces tears and clenches somehow all at once. ‘Grown Up’ remains her masterpiece and incorporates all of the above, crescendoing out of a humming organ and twitching FX into the moment of the album. It’s a faultless and stunningly beautiful piece of writing that simply never fails to inspire. Not only is Nicolas a warrior, she is undoubtedly responsible for one of the most impressive and unforgettable debuts of the year.
Tracklist 1. Nobody Knows
2. Let You Out
3. Grown Up
4. Melancholia
5. Fail
6. Charge
7. Us
8. Pstereo
9. Games
10. Put Me Down
