Nick Cody And The Heartache may be from just down the road in Leeds, but new single, "The World Richest Man," sounds like it was formed at the heart of something much larger and a soulful condemnation of today's world's skewed priorities. "The World Richest Man" lifted from their forthcoming EP, "We Are The Many," and features the talented Liz Hanks, who has had songwriting stints with The Pet Shop Boys, Liam Gallagher, and Pulp, among many others. Here, its contribution helps lend an already stirring composition a haunting grace.
"The World's Richest Man" feels like a quiet revolution, and the unadorned, folksy singing and playing focus the weight of the lyrics in a way they otherwise wouldn't, and it lands. With poetic ferocity, Cody evokes a society that has abandoned its moral compass, replacing it with ego and trading its soul for status. "Tell Me What You're Gonna Do" could be sharper and more direct, but it cuts deep for those who need it; the vocal harmonies aren't just adding to the message, but they're multiplying it, making the song a communal gesture of reflection and resistance.
"The World Richest Man" is a song that seems small but says a great deal, both intimate and universal. There's no one shouting here, just a meticulously shaped, soul-informed whisper that outlasts more anthems of rage than you'd ever believe. "The World Richest Man" is a digital treat you won't regret spending your attention or repeat streams on. Nick Cody And The Heartache have delivered a song that doesn't just lament the sickness of our time, it salves it with song.
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