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- Summary: The second full-length solo release from British singer-songwriter Dodie features a guest appearance by Greta Isaac.
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- Record Label: Decca
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock
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Oct 9, 2025Emotive and delicately intertwined with lush vocals and slices of upbeat moments (‘The Answer’), not for lack of trying, is a sensational project from dodie.
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Oct 9, 2025Not for Lack of Trying is a gorgeously subtle, often transfixing album.
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Oct 9, 2025For newcomers, it may feel too uniform to stand out. But for longtime fans, Not For Lack of Trying offers cosy autumnal listening and a continued exploration of dodie’s style.
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Oct 9, 2025Throughout the album, hidden instrumental flourishes surface with repeat plays, though some stay too buried. Elsewhere, the decadent production swallows her breathy voice (‘The Answer’, ‘Hold Fire’).