ALBUM OF THE WEEK

CONSEQUENCES Joan Armatrading

HHHII Consequences is an album about all types of love but not necessarily her own experiences, as Armatrading likes to keep her personal life private and her songs are said to be influenced by observations of others.

Yet the lyrics of the 10 tracks reveal a real understanding about the different manifestations of love.

The catchy Already There is about someone finally arriving at the same emotional place as you, while title track Consequences, an unpredictable mix of musical styles, looks at the more challenging side of love.

The track that leaves you humming days later, though, is the two-tone Better Life – a positive singalong tune about loving yourself.