But it doesn’t take long for My Father’s Shadow to evolve into something almost metaphysical. Davies grounds the personal with a haunting real-life history, turning My Father’s Shadow into a rare beast of a debut. My Father’s Shadow is immersed in Yoruba spirituality, which manifests chiefly in the importance of dreams. My Father’s Shadow doesn’t fit neatly in any one category, but that doesn’t stop it from packing an emotional gut punch. My Father’s Shadow might have fulfilled one dream for Davies, but his next involves challenging that notion on a bigger scale.