Ben Abraham releases his debut album, Sirens, through Secretly Canadian. The songs were written over the Melbourne-based artist’s developing years as a writer and the LP has become a kind of musical documentary of the loss, longing and growth that carried Abraham from his very first lyric to this, his first long-player...

Ben Abraham first found his voice writing songs whilst working in a hospital. He began composing “a half song” about his role, which he played to a sick teenager, encouraging her to write a second verse. When the song was finished and news got out, he was asked to perform it at fundraisers.

Eight years on, he’s toured with Emmylou Harris, co-written with Grammy-nominated singer Sarah Bareilles and made Sirens, his debut album, which was originally self-released in Australia.

For lovers of soft, mellow songs then Sirens could be your new album of the moment. Abraham has a style that's hard not to warm to. The 13 songs (50 min, 28 sec) on this release are all very different, but are also all easily accessible, meaning that you'll enjoy each track from the first listen.

Several of the songs incorporate brass instruments. 'To Love Someone' has the backing of a brass band, which really helps to add an extra special level of emotion. 'This is on Me' (Feat. Sara Bareilles) is also another impressive track.

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Nick Smithson