Benjamin Francis Leftwich – Break in the Weather [Song Review]

On the crisp morning of October 24th, with the aroma of freshly brewed Nespresso coffee filling the air, I eagerly immersed myself in Benjamin Francis Leftwich’s latest single from his upcoming album, ‘Some Things Break.’

I was immediately intrigued and immersed in its auditory entirety when I heard its opening ‘pentatonic-like piano riff.’ The songwriting on this track is profoundly heartfelt, a credit to the synergy of Benjamin Francis Leftwich, Jon Green, Jimmy Hogwarth, and Seren Smith.

On his Instagram, Ben writes that “Break in the Weather is a kind of surrendered prayer for the sunlight of the spirit to emerge again after experiences of pain and separation, whether that be in relationships, emotions, or spirituality”.

He also writes that his new album, set to release on February 9th, 2024, is his “favourite music he has ever created,” that sentiment resonates in this song. You can feel the passion in his vocal performance, and the rawness of the track (with just him and a piano accompanied by some pads) creates the sensation as if he’s right there in the room with you.

Rating – Outstanding – This song truly stands out as an emotive and promising glimpse into the artist’s upcoming album, making it an eagerly awaited release.

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