Mary Coughlan - Red Blues -2002- -

Musically, the album is notable for its stripped-back, acoustic arrangements, which create a sense of warmth and immediacy. Coughlan's collaborations with guitarist and producer, Ian Ranken, result in a richly textured sound that complements her vocals perfectly. The sparse, atmospheric instrumentation allows the listener to focus on Coughlan's voice and lyrics, which are, without doubt, the album's greatest assets.