A GRAMMY win before the release of a debut album is quite an achievement, and though it was not for her own material, it has set expectations high for the 25-yearold Louisa Rose Allen.

Glorious is a confident opening gambit for the Southampton-born singer, who won a Grammy for Clarity, her collaboration with Zedd. The 11 tracks are crammed with electronic flourishes, punchy drums, sweeping strings, plinky piano and grand choruses.

Michael Lee Bell