On her debut album, Slow Dynamo, Valerie Francis has managed to cross-stitch a work of coal-burning beauty composed of simple ideas, executed complexly. Produced collaboratively with Jimmy Eadie (Jape, David Kitt), Francis’ album is one of delicate intricacy and an artist’s attention to detail this album is all about the creation of energy, a resource Francis has found a way to tap. Rather than a gluttonous rush of exertion, she leaks it out at a rate steady enough to power her along for the album’s 33 minutes.

In April 2009 Valerie’s video for her song Punches was featured by Kanye West himself on his personal blog.
She has also been busy this year with support slots for Marina and The Diamonds, Jose Gonzalez, Stars, Jape and the Tallest Man On Earth.