Pearl

Released in 2019 to coincide with the 25th anniversary of her breakthrough album Oyster, Pearl serves as a spiritual successor that reunites Nova with producer Youth. Recorded in her home studio in Bermuda, the album intentionally recaptures the 'jagged' aesthetic of her early career while reflecting the wisdom of twenty-five years of songwriting. Critics, including those at AllMusic, noted the album's successful balance of her signature ethereal vocal style with a more robust, rock-oriented production that had been less prominent in her recent folk-leaning releases. The record is characterized by its prominent use of cello and its lyrical focus on 'rewilding' the self and processing past wounds. It stands as a high-water mark in her later discography, proving her ability to maintain a distinct sonic identity while evolving her narrative perspective.