walks a fine line separating tradition and introspection on , her second album. On , her 2020 debut, didn't hide the debt she owes to old-fashioned bluegrass and Appalachian country, surrounding her keening twang with robust instrumentation that brought out joy as much as sorrow. The twang remains on -- if anything, it's more pronounced, functioning as the initial focal point of many tracks -- but 's decision to work with , a producer who previously helmed records by indie rockers and , steers her toward a bleak intimacy where her music seems starkly unadorned. It's not a coincidence that , the guitarist in the delicate indie folkers , plays a role here: can recall the interior journeys of indie singer/songwriters. Even though reveals fragile emotions, she remains firmly planted in roots music, not only capable of working up a head of steam on "Break My Heart" or settling into the mellow sunset of "Numbers," but sounding resolute during her most vulnerable moments. Occasionally, 's earnestness as a lyricist and singer can seem at odds with the relaxed ease of the music, but that's also a considerable part of her appeal. As she opens her heart and chases her thoughts, writes and performs with a guileless empathy, a quality that gives a raw intimacy even in its quietest moments. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine