Holly Cole has been known up to this point as a solo artist, a staple on the acoustic circuit around Memphis, where her full throated, country tinged vocals and emotional, dynamic songwriting have made her a popular draw. Cole s vocal development was fostered by a variety of rich southern cultural influences. Now, after years as a stand-alone act, Cole is exploring the possibilities of being part of a group with the eponymous debut Holly and the Heathens. Standout tracks include;Make Up Your Mind, a folk-psyche ballad that calls to mind Burning World-era Swans; All That Was Lost, and All in One Day; which is a hip shaking exercise in classic rock. The beautifully arranged; Holy, is a spare waltz for guitar and violin that closes this completely satisfying disc with a classic .