I think that while Anne’s music has historically been rooted in the Rock, Country and Alt Folk scene, this track feels more like a fusion of folk, pop and psychedelia, with the latter providing a subtle brilliance reminiscent of many late 60s and early 70 recordings.

The album opens with "Fly or Fall", and it immediately evokes a 60s flashback, particularly through the sitar textures that were so prevalent at the time. I last reviewed Anne in 2006 with her album Koala Motel, and her vocals have clearly evolved since then, which is hardly surprising given the twenty year gap. Where they once felt brighter, there is now a sense of time passing, her voice recalling shades of Marianne Faithfull or latter day Joni Mitchell. Not old sounding, but more lived in and experienced. All that said, this is a nicely upbeat track and a strong opener for the album.

Taking things down a notch, "Leaping on the Moon" feels like an intentional nod to early Bowie, both in its lyrical style and musical accompaniment. There is even a faint hint of British affectation running through it. It is a decent track, but one that feels like it could use a small jolt of electricity to truly come alive.

The next track, "Loneliest Saturday Night", continues the slower vibe, but it does so with real charm. There is a strong eastern flavour here, with both the vocals and lyrics giving the song a lovely sense of warmth.

"Witch Song" for me, ambles a little too much. There is a nice hint of sitar that helps lift the track, but it does not stop it from feeling as though it plods along. A mid track break introduces what sounds like mellotron textures, offering a glimpse of something more, but it does not quite do enough. That doesn't make this a bad track, just one I feel could have delivered a little more.

Things come alive again with "Feelin’ Alright Now", which re-introduces a more upbeat flavour to the album. The track is rich with appealing musical textures that recall the lighter, melodic side of the Monkees, while some particularly strong keyboard fills add colour and momentum, helping the song truly spring to life. It feels like a moment where the album regains its sense of fun and forward motion.

We flip back to something a little more laid back with "Gone", and it sits really well in the flow of the album. It is a mellow folk song that begins with simple acoustic guitar accompaniment before gently expanding to include touches of flute, piano, and some wonderful backing harmonies. The result is a song that feels unassuming yet truly delightful.

I think "Remembory #9" must surely be an affectionate nod to the Beatles’ "Revolution #9", though presented here without the madcap oddness and with the addition of actual lyrics. Those lyrics are still suitably out there, and they sit comfortably alongside the track’s musical direction.

I loved the quirkiness of "Shadow Lane", which seems another affectionate nod to the Beatles’ “Penny Lane.” At first, the track gave me more of a Donovan vibe, particularly in the vocals. As it unfolds, it evolves into a fusion of Beatles and Kinks influences, while remaining very much a biographical song. The result is charming and thoroughly enjoyable.

Another track, "Make Our Escape", reveals yet another musical influence that’s hard to miss—this time, Simon & Garfunkel’s Scarborough Fair, especially in the recorder/flute introduction. As the song unfolds, even its metre closely mirrors the original, yet it still stands as its own track rather than feeling like a pastiche.

Bringing things to a close is "The Years". For me it felt very much a fluff track, a filler. Laid-back and pleasant enough, but personally I always like an album to close on something that leaves the listener feeling somewhat sated. Like the album has signed itself out.

There is much to like on this album. It feels very much like a personal project, a deliberate effort to capture the spirit of the flower power years, and on the whole, it succeeds admirably. I wouldn’t call it a psychedelic album per se, but several tracks are infused with hints of psychedelia, while the rest clearly carry that 60s DNA.