Yhan Leal – Sail Home

Yhan Leal’s Sail Home conjures up images of a little boat, on a calm sea. The natural rocking motion evoked from this music extends through the selection of six songs and is embodied in the simple, yet seemingly complicated cover art.

Leal’s voice rings clear alongside the guitar that rolls in and out like waves – contributing to the overall contentedness and spirit of the collection. This is sweet, simple and pleasantly fulfilling. Listeners will reach the end before they realise it and fall out of their own hazy dreams of beaches and palm trees. (SP)

***1/2

BY SARAH PRITCHARD