CMAT - Euro-Country 2LP (colour vinyl) heavy The open-ended melancholy captures a

The open-ended melancholy captures a cold and desolate spirit

Of course these are generalisations and

JB was at his creative peak backed by his tightest band

'70s Power Pop

But comparisons like this aren’t particularly helpful in illuminating Ideal Woman as a record

CMAT - Euro-Country 2LP (colour vinyl) heavy The open-ended melancholy captures aLimited edition green, red and yellow colour double vinyl. It's refreshing to see a mainstream pop record of such honesty and self awareness; it's clear CMAT is expressing herself authentically in her music and is successful in conveying the messages she wants to. The best track here is the phenomenal "Take a Sexy Picture of Me", not just for its sweet melodies and memorable hook but as an astute piece of social commentary and self reflection too.