“To say Marling evinces wisdom beyond her years would be a criminal understatement…She's a wholly developed artist in full command of gifts that may not yet be finished arriving.” – Pitchfork

“Her subtly accomplished guitar parts defy any thoughts of fragility. She makes music that’s haunted, but somehow, through sheer stoic willpower, serene.” – New York Times

“Marling’s voice, rich and tenuous, recalls Joni Mitchell, but her fatalistic screeds – sung over acoustic guitar - owe more to Nick Drake and Will Oldham.” – Spin

"It is not hyperbole to say Marling is already one of the most important voices of her generation.” – Boston Globe

British singer, songwriter and guitarist Laura Marling will release her third album, A Creature I Don’t Know, on Ribbon Music on September 13th, 2011. Since her emergence onto the London music scene in 2007, Laura Marling has been steadily securing her position as one of the most exciting musical talents of her generation.

Recorded with producer Ethan Johns (who also helmed her acclaimed sophomore album I Speak Because I Can), A Creature I Don’t Know is a boldly accomplished and endlessly impressive album. 10 original compositions of intricate and captivating story-telling, buoyed by Marling’s rich voice, evocative lyrics and the precise, confident instrumentation on every track. Marling’s delivery is pitch perfect, her voice going from delicate whisper to brooding murmur and rousing wail, sometimes all in the very same sentence.

Johns’ production of A Creature I Don’t Know is the perfect showcase for her remarkable gifts, pulling back to give a stark spotlight to her stunning voice before surging forth with a rollicking live band feel. Fans of Marling’s previous recordings will recognize her mesmeric tales and soaring melodies in what is ultimately an incredibly intimate album.

Laura Marling’s debut album Alas, I Cannot Swim - written and recorded when she was just 17 years old - received international attention and won comparisons to folk icons like Joni Mitchell and Sandy Denny. As part of a very youthful and vibrant British folk scene she quickly rose to prominence along with friends Noah and The Whale, Johnny Flynn, Mumford and Sons and Jamie T. Alas… was nominated for the prestigious Mercury Music Prize in the UK, an award given annually for the best album from a British or Irish artist. She was 18.

Her sophomore release, I Speak Because I Can (2010), was a striking collection of literary and emotional homespun tales delivered in swirls of melody. The album’s release brought her further critical acclaim and significant success. Along with another Mercury Music Prize nomination, 2011 saw Marling winning the NME Award’s “Best Solo Artist” statuette as well as the hotly contended Brit Award (Grammy equivalent) for “Best British Female”.

Laura Marling turned 21 in February.

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