Clare Maguire - The Shield & The Sword (UK)

Clare Maguire's debut album Light After Dark was released earlier this year, but has not succeeded in setting the charts on fire like many had predicted. No, that honor goes to the likes of Jessie J. and Adele. I'm not sure where her label plans on going with her given these less than desirable results, but The Shield and The Sword is superb listening material.