Rhodri Daniel is back with his second album as Heddlu. While Cantref was a relatively traditional electronic pop set, Tramor wanders much farther afield. The landscape remains electronic, but the ideas behind the songs are drawn from a much fuller chest.

Heddlu Tramor (Zawn Records)

Those who want jaunty pop will find it, but there's a lot more going on. Ever wonder what a classic rock anthem might sound like in an all-electronic jacket? Or perhaps a folky ramble? There's something here for almost everyone, though Daniel's preferred instrumentation creates a strikingly different feel.

Half the songs here are sung in Welsh, like the first album, and Daniel continues his run as a leader in the Welsh-language rock (ish) movement. The most impressive thing I've noticed about all of the Welsh-language albums I've received over the last five years is the diversity of the sound. No one seems to be copying anyone. And then there's Daniel's Heddlu, which is proudly standing on its own edge.

Good artists evolve, but given Daniel's history with Estrons before he created Heddlu, he could be forgiven for settling into something comfortable. Instead, this album is a bold exploration. The forms themselves are classic, but his arrangements and musical settings are strong reimaginings. What happens next might be truly extraordinary. A wonder.

Jon Worley