NFN Music Review – LUCY GRIMBLE : Shedding Skin. (Integrity Music)

This is Lucy’s second single, taken from her forthcoming album. Inspired by a personal situation demanding forgiveness, “Shedding Skin” doesn’t shy away from the torment of bitterness and points to the beauty of choosing to bear God’s image in the face of pain. The song reflects on scriptural passages about pouring new wine into new wineskins (Mark 2:22, Matthew 9:17, Luke 5:36), as well as the story of the seed needing to die to multiply in John 12. There’s an atmospheric start to the song, as Lucy’s vocals are crisp and clean. The backing, then, includes light percussion and some delicious guitar playing. Mid-song, there’s a short ethereal break, before Lucy beings to sing again. As the song concludes, perhaps the lyrics say it all. “Here’s my heart; Here’s my life, come on in.” Simple words, for a simple prayer to God.   7/10.

Lucy Grimble releases second single from upcoming album

“Shedding Skin” is an honest song prompted by the common human experience of self-reflection“

British worship leader and artist Lucy Grimble unveils her second single, “Shedding Skin,” an honest song prompted by the common human experience of self-reflection and the need to change. The new song is another piece in her upcoming studio album announced last month, which metaphorically plays with the moments of shadows and light of life.

Inspired by a personal situation demanding forgiveness, “Shedding Skin” doesn’t shy away from the torment of bitterness and points to the beauty of choosing to bear God’s image in the face of pain. The song reflects on scriptural passages about pouring new wine into new wineskins (Mark 2:22, Matthew 9:17, Luke 5:36), as well as the story of the seed needing to die to multiply in John 12.

Finding a space between the hauntingly honest lyricism of Fiona Apple and an ethereal sonic backdrop echoing Radiohead, Grimble’s new single is a moody, spiritual walk towards the Light. She crafted her own sounds (vocal FX) and used a lot of synths to create a sense of discordance and texture.

The new single asks hard questions that lead towards growth, encouraging listeners that the wrestle to let go and surrender is always more than rewarded by the new life that God will bring.

Integrity Music Releases | Friday, August 11

Lucy Grimble unveils her second single, “Shedding Skin,” an honest song prompted by the common human experience of self-reflection and the need to change. Finding a space between the hauntingly honest lyricism of Fiona Apple and an ethereal sonic backdrop echoing Radiohead, “Shedding Skin” is a moody, spiritual walk towards the Light.

FAITHFUL releases “A Place For You,” a mellow folk track led by Sarah Macintosh, Savannah Locke, and Jess Ray. Carrying their upcoming project’s mission of bringing the Psalms to life – specifically Psalms of action – their second single takes inspiration from Psalm 68:4-8 as an invitation to those feeling broken, weary, and afraid to come to God.

REVERE introduces their last single, “The Name of the Lord,” before the awaited release of their new live album. Written by Addison Bevere, Dwan Hill, and Mitch Wong, and led by the latter alongside LEELAND and May Angeles, this song centers on the majesty of the mystery of Christ. “The Name of the Lord” is the backbone on which the upcoming album was founded.