Georgia country artist Cole Swindell returns with a beautiful, well-performed, if predictable new single, “Break Up in the End.”

34-year old Georgia country singer Cole Swindell has done a sound job of building a career within the country music industry.  He’s notable hits on both of his studio albums – “Hope You Get Lonely Tonight” (Cole Swindell, 2014) and “You Should Be There” (You Should Be There, 2016).  He’s back with a brand new single, “Break Up in the End.” Doesn’t take much to figure out what this one’s about!

Acoustic guitar, bass drum thud serves as the primary accompaniment during the first verse of “Break Up in the End.” Swindell sings:

“I still walk in that bar a little drunk / I still ask you what you’re drinking, what’s your name / I still kiss you by the shuffleboard, last call at 2am / Even though we break up in the end.”

As stated above, doesn’t take much to figure out where Swindell is going.  The first verse sums up “Break Up in the End.” If the verses don’t do the trick, the chorus does.

“Even if I knew you’d be the one that got away / I’d still go back and get you / Even if I knew you’d be my best and worst mistake / Oh, I’d still make it with you / Over and over, again and again / Even though we break up in the end.”

Good, but predictable. Moving beyond the lyrics, worth noting is the robustness of Swindell’s voice. If nothing else, he has a beautiful vocal tone.

Final Thoughts

Predictability aside, there’s lots to like about “Break Up in the End.” Cole Swindell delivers a beautifully-performed number. Still, it doesn’t take much listening to figure out this joint, which makes it a bit of a bore despite its radiance.

Cole Swindell • Break Up in the End – Single • Warner Bros. • Release: 2.23.18

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