Grace Cummings’ fourth album, ‘Bloodhorse!’, is presented as a bold and demanding record that combines avant-garde experimentation with memorable songwriting. The review argues that its striking arrangements, abrupt changes and emotionally intense performances make it unsuitable as background listening, but rewarding for listeners willing to engage closely.

The album opens with discordant flutes and brass before moving through orchestral, electronic, acoustic and retro-pop textures. Songs including ‘My God’, ‘FAKE’, ‘Bloodhorse!’, ‘I’m Not Crazy’ and ‘WITCH! WITCH! WITCH!’ address themes such as digital dependency, misdirected love and childhood fears, while the reviewer highlights a dramatic transition from ‘FAKE’ into the title track and an unusual alternate “take two” version.