Modern Times - IU

Moving decisively away from her earlier teen-idol image, IU's third studio album is a lavish, theatrical tour de force exploring vintage jazz, bossa nova, swing and French chanson. Collaborating with veteran composers and guest vocalists like Choi Baek-ho and Gain, IU showcases extraordinary vocal subtlety and sophisticated songwriting. Tracks such as The Red Shoes, Between the Lips (50cm) and Havana ripple with acoustic double bass, gypsy guitar and playful brass, confirming her stature as a consummate singer-songwriter.