Camille Schmidt emerged from their chrysalis with their debut EP, "Good Person." With this six-track journey of introspection, vulnerability, and poetic storytelling, Camille Schmidt packs a punch. As a first impression, Good Person packs a punch: it is a basically naked invitation into Schmidt's mind, where brutal honesty is almost a given and feelings are soothed by melody.
"Good Person," which clocks in at just over sixteen minutes, is short but deeply resonant. It is an exploration of self-discovery and human connection. Rooted in folk yet steered by the compass of indie, the music is a refreshing mix of raw lyricism with gently haunting instrumentation. Each track reads like a journal entry, written with the truth that makes folk music a haven for both creating and receiving.
"Your Game" is one of the highlights, a song of delicate power. It spins a story of unvoiced conflict and emotional balance. You're also free to turn up "Bumblebee Drinks Lavender," the record that expands Schmidt's musical colors without losing the upright simplicity of their fewer aspects. It's flitting imagery and love-me tender, almost dream-like melodies are the sad and happy face of a Schmidt who turns simple moments into profound meditations. Her voice, soft yet steadfast, is the magnet that pulls you through for the duration of the EP.
"Good Person" is a statement of artistic integrity, a bold but intimate introduction to an artist who writes with her heart wide open. Camille Schmidt is here, and folk music has a new voice to cherish.