The lyrics, “I’ve got new love, new skin to wrap myself in” open this incredible body of work and is the perfect set up for the story VÉRITÉ is about to tell. New Skin infinitely illustrates the cycle of relationships in which the end provides a means to a new beginning and self discovery. The honesty shared throughout the album had me muttering things to myself like, ‘Oh wow, this is bold’ and ‘Is she about to go there? Yep, she went there.’
While hanging on to a sliver of hope for a lasting relationship, VÉRITÉ grudgingly takes you on an emotional journey of a pairing that is burning out. The story comes to a bitter end, touching on infidelity with the track “Think of Me.” Then, seamlessly, moves into “Gone,” admitting that the relationship is over in a way that is freeing. The album is like a giant therapy session where nothing is held back. Everything is laid out raw and real. The truth hurts and the truth is liberating.
New Skin is the sophomore album for this New York native and is the type of gem I love finding. I admire vulnerability, and this album is full of topics so personal it is borderline uncomfortable. My favorite tunes are “Ocean,” “Think of Me,” and “Gone.” Go listen to this now (I have at least 5 times today). You will not regret it! For upcoming shows and info click here.