Write It on Your Skin

Write It on Your Skin, Newton Faulkner's third studio album, represents a refinement of the 'percussive acoustic' sound that first brought him to prominence. Recorded partially in a home studio environment, the album benefited from a more relaxed, experimental approach to arrangement, incorporating more diverse instrumentation like piano and subtle electronic textures without losing the central focus on his guitar work. Released in 2012, it debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart, proving the enduring appeal of his melodic folk-pop. Critics, including those at BBC Music, noted that while the album didn't reinvent his wheel, it showcased a more mature songwriting voice and a more cohesive sonic identity than his previous effort. The album is characterized by its 'sunny' disposition and technical dexterity, particularly on tracks like 'Clouds' and the title track, which became staples of his live sets. It stands as a high-water mark for the UK's acoustic-pop boom of the early 2010s.