Christopher Morse’s EP “Covering Old Scars” is a raw and vulnerable exploration of self-doubt and anxiety through music. With his soulful voice and masterful songwriting, Morse takes listeners on an emotional journey, navigating themes of love, loss, and personal growth. The EP features a blend of folk, country, and Americana sounds that are both introspective and accessible. Through its heartfelt lyrics and stirring melodies, “Covering Old Scars” is an engaging and thought-provoking work of art.
Opening with the ever so relatable loving and longing sing-along pop-country tune “Always Been You”, Morse takes you down a trip down memory lane. You’re sat their reflecting lovers lost, reminiscing and picking apart the one that got away who stands the test of time. As you move into “Never Had”, Morse takes things down a notch, offering a much more subtle and softer ballad. Here, his vocal muscles are flexed wonderfully, with a soothing falsetto in the chorus that serenades you as he sings “you are the best thing that I never had”. It’s clear that Morse’s talent as a songwriter is beyond doubt. He’s got a way with crafting these moody and relatable melodic pieces that anyone can find relatable and fun all at once.
There’s an underlying poignance and prose to each of the tracks on “Covering Old Scars”. It’s a short but succinct record for the purpose its name proposes. Every song has you introspecting, deeply reflecting on past relationships and moments. It’s a cutting listen each time, but one that leaves you feeling just a bit more refreshed and renewed each time. In many ways, it is a healing project, one to help you be a better person by its conclusion. Pure singer-songwriter music pieced together exquisitely.