And while Today The Sun's On Us is pleasant enough, it brings into sharp focus the fragile nature of the singer's voice when it comes to dominating a song. This is never a problem in the sharper uptempo numbers that she does, as a cool, deadpan delivery is perfect there, but here there is definitely something lacking.

Also lacking is a big chorus, though like much of her other work this one's a grower. The principal thing it does, however, is make you want to put on one of her sassier numbers.

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Mercury Prize 2009 nominees