"Published in 1588, 'Psalmes, Sonets, & Songs' was Byrd's first English-texted collection ... Variety is built in; and as one expects from these interpreters, the performances are seldom less than immaculate. The vocalists do especially well ... The standout is mezzo Martha McLorinan, who deals admirably with 'Lullaby, my sweet little baby' and 'Come to me grief forever' ... Will this cast go on to record Byrd's two subsequent English-texted collections? Let's hope so, for overall this is a very fine start".