Esther Edquist's debut full-length project as Sweet Whirl, 2016's O.K. Permanent Wave, was an absorbing if abstract collection of songs, all recorded after hours at Polyester Records in Melbourne.
Edquist's voice echoed around the mix and her electric bass hummed around like an 18-wheeler miles off at midnight, but other than that the only thing audible was the night itself, crackling onto the tape.
How Much Works, Sweet Whirl's first proper album, premiering below ahead of its release this Friday via Chapter Music, showcases an almost unrecognizable artist.
It's written for a full band and, as she did on last year's Love Songs & Poetry EP, Edquist plays every instrument on the album.