Lucy Spraggan has always worn her heart on her sleeve—ever since her 2012 X Factor audition went viral with the poignant ‘Last Night (Beer Fear)’. But with ‘Other Sides of the Moon’, her eighth studio album, the British singer-songwriter strips everything back—not just the arrangements, but the emotional walls, too.
The 15-track collection is a sweeping reimagining of fan favourites, retooled and reorchestrated with cinematic strings, acoustic intimacy, and the kind of hard-won vulnerability that only comes from healing. Spraggan, now in her early 30s and several years sober, uses this record as both retrospective and reintroduction.
To be clear though, this is not a greatest hits album; it’s a reckoning.
Opening with a reworked ‘Unsinkable’, the record sets its emotional coordinates early. Piano swells and delicate orchestration elevate the song from indie-pop anthem to something more introspective—like Florence Welch after a storm. Tracks like ‘Lucky Stars’ and ‘Butterflies’ now flutter with richer instrumentation and slower tempos, giving the lyrics space to breathe—and break your heart.
But ‘Other Sides…’ isn’t just about polishing old gems. The two original songs, ‘Heaven’ and ‘The Lesson’, are the record’s rawest moments. The former is a haunting piano ballad meditating on grief, while the latter—detailing Spraggan walking down the aisle on her wedding day, missing her late father—is delivered with such stillness it feels like time itself holds its breath.
Then there’s ‘Sober’, reimagined as a duet with none other than Robbie Williams. Their voices—weathered but warm—intertwine like old friends sharing scars. It’s an unexpected pairing, and one of the album’s high points. Williams, who has his own well-documented battles with addiction, brings weight and tenderness to the song, turning it into a communal hymn of survival.
Throughout, Spraggan’s voice is front and center: textured, honest, and unafraid of the silences between the notes. She’s not trying to reclaim past glories here. She’s reframing them—on her terms.
The production, courtesy of close collaborators, leans into Americana and chamber pop influences, with occasional hints of the unique indie-pop stylings synonymous with some of Lucy’s biggest hits appearing throughout.
Lucy Spraggan ‘Heaven’ (Official Lyric Video)
A record that doesn’t just revisit the past, but rewrites it with clarity, compassion, and an undeniable sense of grace, ‘Other Sides of the Moon’ is without question Lucy Spraggan’s most mature, and self-assured work to date.
Beautifully balancing reinvention with authenticity, its strengths lie in the singers courageous vulnerability, her vivid storytelling, and the album’s lush yet controlled production. The new tracks deepen the emotional palette, while the reimagined classics feel fresh and intentional.
Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to her music, this record is a heartfelt journey worth taking—one that captures Lucy Spraggan’s growth as an artist and a storyteller in full bloom.
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