I know this has been out for a while but I didn’t get around to checking it out until a couple months back so it ends up being pushed back in terms of reviews until now.  On her latest, Mirah and company create intimate indie rock cum that manages to be both layered sonically yet emotionally direct.  These personal songs take a diverse approach that draws in everything from orchestral torch songs to samba to stripped down post pop using everything from violins to organs to fuzzed out guitar to sculpt these tales of love, loss, connection, and the like.  This is an intriguing, sometimes hauntingly beautiful album that lures in those interested and snares them with songs that are deceptively direct yet have some layers that demand repeat listens.  Glad I picked this up.  (BOONE)

(K Records.  Box 7154. Olympia, WA 98507. krecs.com)