Zero 7’s Sia Furler proudly sports the image of a modest solo star. Achieving critical acclaim without storming the public consciousness a la Lily Allen, the dog-loving Australian’s bluesy crooning is one of the unsung treasures of female singer/songwriters. Really, Sia deserves more recognition. Whilst chart-listeners pollute their minds with Kate Nash's annoying Mockney vocals, Sia has built a loyal and dedicated fanbase who recognise her genuine talent.

Sadly, ‘Some People Have Real Problems’ doesn’t quite demonstrate her full capability, mainly because of Sia’s reluctance to take risks. Her cover of The Pretenders’ ‘I Go To Sleep’ reeks of a desperate attempt not to alienate the Zero 7 fans, and her often wonderful vocals can sometimes sound mangled, a parody of great blues singers, until they appear to be another language.

But the album does have it’s moments. When Sia is willing to take the plunge and let herself go, the tracks are full of originality and passion. The uptempo ‘The Girl You Lost To Cocaine’, with it’s sassy take on morality, and the bonkers lyrics of ‘Academia’ showcase the diversity Sia could produce, if only she’d stop holding back.