Storm queen

"While the richer instrumentation adds some welcome flair to what is still essentially a voice-and-guitar album, the songs themselves feel a little more scattered and searching than on her debut. Perhaps it's simply the growing pains that follow a much-hyped introduction, but Storm Queen is more of an interesting record than an excellent one, though it still has enough high points to recommend it".

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"On her self-produced second album, the Melbourne folk singer embellishes her stark, bluesy songwriting with symphonic touches that occasionally get in the way of her daring vocal performances".

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"On 'Storm Queen', Cummings calls down the spirits of punk poets past and present: Nick Cave, Nico, Tom Waits and Patti Smith. She has a propensity to occasionally over-ham the dramatics to the detriment of the songs, but her beautiful, heartbreaking voice and music still prove exceptional".

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