Released back in September, ‘Things in Life’ marks the debut album of Italian singer-songwriter Martha Day. Recorded entirely in English, the project steps into folk and pop territories with ease, showcasing all of the genius lyricism that Day has to offer. Also known as Martina Magionami and La Marti, the talented creative is now focusing on the international music scene, doing so with an impressive resolve.
From a sonic standpoint, ‘Things in Life’ embraces a certain aural simplicity. Propped up by Day’s nuanced folk allure, the album is mostly acoustic, with Martha’s tender yet confident guitar playing providing the perfect emotional environment for her luscious, melancholic vocals. Such a stripped-back character is rather central to the album’s development, with Day adamant about it being the result of human-driven action. The result is a wholesome, raw and relatable record that’s a joy to listen to.
Delving deeper into the meaningful songwriting ethos that propels the album, we are told: “Throughout the songs you can catch a glimpse of a variety of concepts and emotions such as inner conflict, realisation, love, breakup, detachment, rebuilding, new light.” We appreciate such an observant and expansive lyrical outlook. It’s clear that for Martha Day writing song is powerful way to process the world around her, perhaps looking for answers in an otherwise chaotic reality.
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