Don’t let the name mislead you: Emilie & Ogden is not a duo – at least, not in the way you may think. In fact, the debut album of Montreal native Emilie Kahn and her harp (that’s Ogden) are actually supplemented by a clutch of guest musicians, although it is her songs and her voice taking centre stage.
You might guess that none of these songs are balls-to-the-wall rock numbers, instead utilising the delicate zing of harp, strings and gentle percussion to create an indie-pop sound that falls somewhere between Feist and Joanna Newsom.
As nice as the soft clatter of Long Gone and the twinkling Blame are, however, things become samey very quickly.
The result is an album that’s perfect pleasant, but a little forgettable.
