The singer-songwriter, Luke Sital-Singh recorded his new album at Jackpot Studios in Portland, Oregon– set up by Elliott Smith, and previously utilised by REM and The Decemberists. The album is set to be released on the 5th April on Raygun Records via The Orchard.
Luke Sital-Singh’s new album, ‘A Golden State’ is here to tell a story. Its songs are filled with poetic lyricism as each track acts as a narrative piece of its own accord. It features new songs by the artist but also includes singles such as ‘Los Angeles’ and ‘Lover’. The album explores the well-known theme of California dreaming and has a resonating notion of escapism as Sital-Singh’s voice lulls you into a state of daydreaming.
Whilst going through the album, I couldn’t help but compare Sital-Singh’s melancholic voice to that of George Ezra’s and Vance Joy’s more mellow tracks. However, that is not to say that Sital-Singh’s work is repetitive, as the artist has managed to create a clear landscape for his sound.
The first song, ‘Lover’ is a poignant introduction to the rest of the album. It brings out a sense of sweet melancholia that leaves you with a feeling of lovesickness and longing. The simplicity of the sound that accompanies the narrative is perfectly synced to the sentiment that is attached to this song. ‘The Last Day’ carries a clean guitar sound and the sincere melody has a calming resonance. ‘Silhouette’, the sixth song of the album, begins with a more upbeat energy that is mostly absent from the previous songs, and adds more colour to the album’s palate overall. Moreover, the lullaby-like rhythm of ‘Love is hard enough without the winter’ carries you in a dream-like state and the lyrics are full of depth and volume.
By the end of the album, Luke Sital-Singh solidifies his position not just as an upcoming singer-songwriter, but also a storyteller, with each of his songs having a different story to tell.
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