Album: First Love by Emmy the Great (2009)
Genre: Acoustic | Mood: Quirky
Record Label: Bella Union
Format: Album

Description: "First Love" is the first studio album from the London singer-songwriter Emma-Lee Moss, better known by her stage name Emmy the Great. It was released on 9 February 2009 on the UK-based indie label Close Harbour Records.
The album met with generally positive reviews on release. British webzine Drowned in Sound praised it as "a triumph, with a maturity beyond her years, and with a humour no less enjoyable for being subtle", while The Guardian described Moss' style as "ultra-wordy, but also articulate and interesting."
A bonus edition was also released featuring the four tracks from the Edward E.P. (First Songs).

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, 2000s, Album, Bella Union

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"First Love" is the first studio album from the London singer-songwriter Emma-Lee Moss, better known by her stage name Emmy the Great. It was released on 9 February 2009 on the UK-based indie label Close Harbour Records.
The album met with generally positive reviews on release. British webzine Drowned in Sound praised it as "a triumph, with a maturity beyond her years, and with a humour no less enjoyable for being subtle", while The Guardian described Moss' style as "ultra-wordy, but also articulate and interesting."
A bonus edition was also released featuring the four tracks from the Edward E.P. (First Songs).

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