A common notion about music is that it enables one to better express one’s feelings. This feat is accomplished in varying degrees—differing with each musician—but to create music that is powerful enough to pierce through the inner soul and uncover the raw feelings from the musician’s past is something else.

This is something that SAM MORTON — a duo made up of singer and award-winning actress Samantha Morton and music producer Richard Russell — effortlessly captures in their music.

Daffodils & Dirt is the debut album of this talented pair. The musical collection taps into raw emotions, a rocky past, and convincing storytelling executed through a mastery of music.

Tugging on different senses and a minimalistic approach, the shared experiences of the members of SAM MORTON are evident from every track in the album. Samantha’s capability to resurrect her past through enchanting melodies and Richard’s obvious mastery of production combine to make Daffodils & Dirt a majestic work of art throughout.

With foundations such as 80s hip-hop spread across the album, Daffodils & Dirt is a masterclass in the perfect synchronisation between a musical duo made up of members with individually impressive reputations.

Songs such as “The Little White Cloud That Cried,” “Cry Without End,” featuring Alabaster DePlume, and “Let’s Walk In The Night” are especially worth mentioning for their commanding lyrics complemented by tight composition and alluring melodies.

In a nutshell, Daffodils & Dirt is a careful dissection of Samantha Morton’s past. Guided by Richard Russell’s direction, SAM MORTON is an exciting musical duo, and its first offering is a must-listen.