Celeste – Woman of Faces
Celeste's second album, Woman of Faces, further solidifies her as a soulful, stirring artist that captivates
Despite having released just one studio album, 2021’s Not Your Muse, British singer-songwriter Celeste has established herself as a soulful, stirring artist, a reputation which Woman of Faces will undoubtedly further solidify. The aptly titled opening track, On With the Show, sets the stage for a theatrical musical performance; the album's deluxe release follows a smooth, elegant progression that ends with the nostalgic Carmen’s Song. With each new listen, as the album unfolds, it seems to mature and reveal infinitely new facets of feeling.
While a few of the songs feel somewhat repetitive, they are more than compensated for with the experimentation and risk-taking on tracks like Angel Like You and Could Be Machine. Regardless, each track is complete with Celeste’s characteristically haunting, emotive vocals and harmonious backing instrumentals; the keys and strings of the title track are particularly standout. In short, Celeste’s second studio album reinforces the captivating, distinctive sound she brings to the industry, and encourages us to keep our sights set on her promising work to come. Woman of Faces is no exception to Celeste’s moving discography – it is a performance certainly deserving of applause.
Listen to: Time Will Tell, This is Who I Am, Carmen’s Song