After her highly-acclaimed debut "Strange Cacti" landed in the hands of listeners, it became very obvious the special presence Angel Olsen offered to listeners. She had a fresh edge to her sound, a warm and wonderful range, and a level of skill and charm out of this world. "Half Way Home" is a continuation of her elegance brought forth on "Strange Cacti", a collection of both new and old music, honed and matured, thoughts revisited. We're hearing this same beautiful girl with that same beautiful voice, this time brought up to a new level, in no doubt a growth and reach brought on by several roadtrips with the one and only Bonnie "Prince" Billy and crew. The work of Angel Olsen is entirely her own: a raw, glowing sound that stands out now just as much ... read more