Album: Virtue by Emmy the Great (2011)
Genre: Acoustic | Mood: Quirky
Record Label: Bella Union
Format: Album

Description: "Virtue" is the second studio album by London singer-songwriter Emma-Lee Moss – better known by her stage name Emmy the Great, it was released on 13 June 2011.
The album mixes themes from myths, fairy tales and saints' lives. Moss initially wanted the album to tell a story entirely from the point of view of various "characters", both fictional and historical, however, while writing the album, Moss’ fiancé converted to Christianity and their relationship came to an end. As a result of this, Virtue would become, much like First Love, a very personal album. The album entered the UK Albums Chart at No. 84.
 A bonus edition was also released with an additional 4 tracks: God of Loneliness, Fade Into You, Paper Forest (Birds), and Emily.

Artist Background: "Emmy the Great" is the stage name of Emma-Lee Moss, London-based singer-songwriter and journalist. Moss was born in Hong Kong to an English father and a Chinese mother. Interested in music from a young age, she used to go by train to her nearest Tower Records shop so that she could buy the only non-Chinese music they had and, as a result, she developed a liking for bands such as Weezer, The Smashing Pumpkins, and The Lemonheads. She emigrated with her family to London at the age of 12. She s... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Acoustic movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Acoustic movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Acoustic, Quirky, 2010s, Album, Bella Union

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"Virtue" is the second studio album by London singer-songwriter Emma-Lee Moss – better known by her stage name Emmy the Great, it was released on 13 June 2011.
The album mixes themes from myths, fairy tales and saints' lives. Moss initially wanted the album to tell a story entirely from the point of view of various "characters", both fictional and historical, however, while writing the album, Moss’ fiancé converted to Christianity and their relationship came to an end. As a result of this, Virtue would become, much like First Love, a very personal album. The album entered the UK Albums Chart at No. 84.
 A bonus edition was also released with an additional 4 tracks: God of Loneliness, Fade Into You, Paper Forest (Birds), and Emily.

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