Eldest Daughter is an album that is the result of Molly Ganley‘s ever-questioning approach to music.

By Graeme Smith

With her debut album, Molly chronicles trying to navigate an imperfect world. It’s an emotional journey which gets off in soulful and timeless style through the folk pop layers of its title track. Molly’s vocal steals the show, wonderfully expressive and compelling, speaking of relatable love.

What follows is a meaningful and intimate mix. Meet Me Where I’m At is an early lively moment while Whatever Happened is gentle and heart-breaking. Comparisons is soaring and philosophical, channelling the best of modern Americana acts like Courtney Marie Andrews.

The album’s second half gives us the pensive and cinematic Who Are You, the folksy, intergenerational DNA, the lonesome and lingering highlight Lose Control and expansive album closer, To The Mountains.

Molly’s debut album is the very essence of modern folk, rich with relatable storytelling and a timeless sound. Each tale is emoted beautifully by her vocals, and her lyrics will stick with you.

Eldest Daughter was recorded in Brooklyn, USA with Quinn Devlin and includes contributions from James Wyatt Woodall, Jack Aylor, Jordan Wolff, Will Marshall, Kate Goddard, and Rachel Lanskey. The album is out now and you can give it a listen below.