Alexandra Levy's third album, "when i paint my masterpiece," reflects her artistic philosophy prioritizing process over product. Taking a break from music to study painting and poetry, she created lighter, breezy songs that examine everyday experiences. The album's sound is minimal, allowing for thoughtful lyrics that address community and purpose. Unlike her previously frantic work, this collection offers a more even mood, featuring melodies that linger and explore existential reflections. Levy captures the essence of creativity through simple yet profound insights about love, life, and authenticity.
"I think failure comes from being too fixated on the finished product, and so creative success must be [in] the focus on the process."
The new album feels lighter on its feet; many songs seem to float by, light sketches undergirded by minimal instrumentation.
Where 2021's one hand on the steering wheel the other sewing a garden traded in stories about uncertainty, when i paint my masterpiece ponders existential questions of community, observation, and purpose.
"You give and you take/You try and you fail/You live and you love," she sings on "it isn't enough."
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