AJ Whyte, Back To The Water | Track Review 🎵

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j Whyte, the popular folk artist, is smashing it right now with the release of his new single, ‘Back To The Water‘. The newest release from the singer-songwriter from Rutland is a strong delivery that is all about looking for a place to call home. The compelling story demonstrates that AJ is not only a talented songwriter but a compelling raconteur as well!

AJ, who has previously delivered largely stripped down acoustic recordings, has surprised everyone with this new release by taking a bold step forward musically. Furthermore, AJ collaborates with a myriad of different musicians that give his sound an additional layer of depth. When coupled with a variety of other instruments, AJ becomes an unstoppable force that cannot be contained. It is amazing to hear the vocalist switching things around.

Whyte narrates the story of a man who does not feel as though he has a home anymore, and his aim is to find a location where he can truly be at one. AJ’s lyrical approach is clever, and he tells his story with passion. There is a sense of nostalgia here, virtually transporting us to the times when young men were required to serve in the navy (at least, if you were living in the UK in the 1700s). There are a number of lyrical hints that point to this, one of which is the phrase “They want to drag me back to the water.” It is not clear whether this influence is accurate, but it has a striking resemblance to the narratives and journals written by adolescents several hundred years ago.

You can take a listen to ‘Back To The Water‘ by AJ Whyte here. 

Five out of five – George James. 

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