Looking both inward and outward, "Layers of Identity" is a beautiful ode to life's complexity. The album starts with a quirky pop song of love renewed and concludes with an uplifting reminder to live each moment to its fullest, weaving its way through thoughts on poverty, nostalgia, ambition, and kindness in between. Songwriter Tara Novak is inspired by humanity in all its colors, and this album tells a story that is both personal and universal.