Torso

by Soap&Skin

Review of Torso by Soap&Skin

With Torso, Soap&Skin once again proves her mastery in transforming familiar songs into deeply personal interpretations. This cover album is a bold and hauntingly beautiful journey through reimagined classics, all filtered through her unique artistic lens.

The album opens with Mystery of Love (originally by Sufjan Stevens), where her ethereal voice brings a tender intimacy to the already poignant track. Voyage, Voyage, previously explored on Narrow, returns with even more depth, its melancholic undertones elevated in this version.

Her take on David Bowie’s Girl Loves Me is daring and hypnotic, pushing boundaries with its raw intensity. And then there’s What’s Up, the iconic anthem by 4 Non Blondes—reinterpreted entirely solo, stripped of its original buoyant energy but retaining a sense of resilience. It’s recognizably the same song, yet completely transformed, highlighting her ability to reframe classics in elaborated form.

While a few moments feel slightly overshadowed by the brilliance of these standout tracks, Torso remains a cohesive and innovative album. It’s a stunning showcase of Soap&Skin’s talent for breathing new life into songs, making them entirely her own.