With "The Gods Laugh", Alison Cotton delivers her most emotionally resonant and immersive work to date. The album unfolds at the intersection of folk, drone and minimal music, guided by intuition, repetition and spacious restraint. Slowly evolving drones form the foundation for deeply focused pieces that invite contemplation and close listening. Created during a period of personal loss and change, The Gods Laugh balances vulnerability with quiet strength. Cotton performs on viola, harmonium, piano, hammer dulcimer and more, with subtle rhythmic and electronic contributions adding depth without distraction. Most tracks were improvised and recorded in single takes, preserving a raw and organic presence. Released on Glitterbeat"s tak:til imprint, The Gods Laugh affirms Alison Cotton"s unique place in contemporary music - intimate, exploratory and profoundly affecting.

1. I Still Know You Are Calling My Name
2. I Am!
3. What Were Those Words You Spoke to Me?
4. The Night It Darkens All Around Me
5. The Final Harvest
6. A Storm in Morwenstow
7. Sprigs of Heather
8. Round of the Red Cape
9. The Gods Laugh at Those Who Make Plans