Out now, in the summer double issue of fRoots, is a fantastic review for ‘Saturnine’ by Colin Irwin who writes, ‘What was it…just over four years ago when Jackie Oates left the bosom of the Unthanks…her feet have barely touched the ground since…she must now surely be considered among the highest echelons of the modern wave of British folk acts…Each of her albums has marked a decisive move on from the previous one…a swift glance at the track list might give the impression of a very safe album.  This of offset however by several factors…not least the persuasive intimacy of the Oates voice, which has grown immesasurably in confidence and appeal since her self-titled first solo album…before you know it you’ve been sucked completely into the album’s quirky, faintly unearthly atmosphere.  Which I guess is what she intended all along.’ Saturnine is released on 12th Sept and can be pre-ordered here.