Davey performed a nationwide tour in late May 2007, debuting songs from her follow-up album which she initially referred to as "Silversleeve". All but two of the songs were recorded in her home. The album, released under the title "Tales of Silversleeve" and produced by Liam Howe of Sneaker Pimps, was preceded by "Reuben", its first single, on 21 September 2007. Davey explained the title choice, "I had a runny nose when I was a child and let's just say I didn't wipe it with a tissue". This proved to be a successful move as it led to a Choice Music Prize nomination for 2007 Irish Album of the Year. RTÉ reviewer Harry Guerin said it was "even more imaginative" than her debut and gave it four out of five stars. entertainment.ie reviewer Lauren Murphy described the record as "Without doubt, one of the best albums of the year", noting "there's a magic about "Tales of Silversleeve" that makes it an album you're almost afraid to listen to twice, in case it's not as good as you remember the first time". The "Irish Independent"'s reviewer gave the album five stars, describing it as "a record that she can be proud of". Jim Carroll, "The Irish Times" rock critic, called it "The most charming pop album you'll hear in Zero Seven".