Heiress

Heiress, released in 2017, represents a pivotal collaborative peak for Welsh multi-instrumentalist Ali Lacey (Novo Amor) and songwriter Ed Tullett. While Lacey's solo work is often characterized by its sparse, Bon Iver-adjacent intimacy, Heiress pushes into more cinematic and post-rock territories. The album was recorded in Lacey's home studio, utilizing the natural acoustics of the space to create its signature 'foggy' reverb. Critics, including those at AllMusic, noted the album's impressive scale, praising the duo's ability to balance delicate folk sensibilities with grand, orchestral ambitions. The record is notable for its intricate vocal layering and the use of unconventional percussion and field recordings, which ground the ethereal melodies in a tangible, organic reality. It remains a definitive document of the 'chamber folk' movement of the late 2010s, bridging the gap between singer-songwriter vulnerability and ambient soundscapes.