emily ulman has established herself as one of melbournes finest singer-songwriters. emily is applauded for her lyrical honesty (ranging from moving and confessional, to humorous and self-deprecating), and the sheer beauty of her clear, distinctive vocal delivery. her albums and live performances have received critical acclaim including glowing reviews for her opening supports for beth orton, m ward, paul kelly, tim rogers, tex perkins, jolie holland, neko case, tim finn, and damien rice. one can't help but notice the immediacy and strength of emilys songwriting with her ability to move any audience. listening to emily play is like finding your heart between the cushions of your couch.
“Ulman's reflective, intimate song-craft - so humbly and stunningly rendered… is of another, more slow-burning school entirely… it's when she trims her instrumental plumage back that she really shines. The gorgeous autumnal lilt of ‘Patient’ has Ulman in full, splendid flight - her nuance-rich vocal sliding along one of the sweetest guitar and piano melodies you'll hear. It's a simple, poignant moment, and one that illustrates the rare, earthy elegance of Ulman's craft” 4/5 The Age EG
“Listening to Emily Ulman’s new album feels something suspiciously like falling in love… that floaty, slightly woozy feeling of total and delicious abandonment… [A] beautiful jewel of an album… breathtaking songwriting” Inpress Magazine
“rich and beautifully crafted… the poignant lyrics and lilting vocals make this album… it glows with radiance and self-confidence” Beat Magazine
“dark yet delicate acoustic folk pop songs, at their most shivering. For those who like their singer/songwriters to be both accessible and adventurous” Rave Magazine Brisbane
“poignant, conversational and emotive songwriting. Ulman’s confident moulding of lyrics and phrasing means she shouldn’t get caught in the whitewash of a hundred other ‘hot-right-now’ Aussie singer/songwriters. An admirable talent” Xpress Magazine Perth
“The spacious, unhurried folk of ‘Patient’ is an early highlight here, gentle piano and evocative French horn colouring the arrangement. ‘Eighth Wonder’ is a darker, more haunting affair, and subtly harks toward Martha Wainwright. She does up-beat just as well, particularly on You'll See, a gorgeous, smile-inducing ditty driven by swells of organ. But it's plaintive she does best, particularly when the arrangement gives space for her voice and lyricism to shine” Citysearch
