Leeds artist Cole LC delivers his most touching music yet on "Weight of Love," a surefire piece of emotional pop. Praised for his unflinching sound and bold lyrics, Cole first brought his confrontational strains to widespread attention with his politically charged debut Slowly. And now, he's moved from acerbic social commentary to the tender intricacies of love, and the effect is mesmerizing.
Written by Joel Johnston and compiled by Sfven and Andy Gannon, with whom the York Calling readership will be familiar, "Weight of Love" is a downtrodden, slow-burning pill. But don't let the title's weight fool you; this track floats away with a haunting, oceanic beauty that stings hard. There's a smoldering tension to the production, with sumptuous textures and wispy beats supporting Cole's soulful vocals like a warm yet undulating embrace.
"Weight of Love" delves into the beautiful burden of emotional commitments, showing how your heart can both lift you and wear you down at the same time. It's that sort of ache you feel when you're trying to cling to something that's slipping through your fingers. Cole doesn't make the mistake of attempting to over-explain or over-produce; he lets the rawness of the emotion stand on its own.
On an a cappella level, Cole is at his finest. His is unforced yet piercing, hovering in that fine space between vulnerability and strength. The song still doesn't overstay its welcome at just under four minutes; it never has time to, which is how it leaves you wanting more. That's the sign of an artist who knows that great songwriting is about space as much as it is sound.
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