Jeff Carl, “Buried in New York” | Track Review 🎵

Nashville singer/songwriter Jeff Carl delivers an honest, relatable, and incredibly thoughtful single in “Buried in New York” centering around heartbreak.

If you’ve never heard of Jeff Carl, you are totally missing out. Carl is an eclectic singer/songwriter based in Nashville, Tennessee.  Stylistically, his musical tastes encompass alternative, pop, ballad, acoustic, and more.  Pretty cool, right? With his latest single, “Buried in New York,” Carl contributes another fine addition to the consistently growing number of LGBTQ-oriented 🏳️‍🌈 relationship songs.  “Buried in New York” was premiered by Billboard Pride and features a compelling accompanying music video.  Regardless of sexuality, “Buried in New York” is relatable on a number of levels.

“Buried in New York” features moody vibes from the onset. This is to be expected considering the single encompasses heartbreak. A sound palette of electronic sounds – synths, pads, and keyboards – helps to construct the moody backdrop.  Another pro is the thoughtful, memorable songwriting. Vocally, Jeff Carl stands out instantly with his beautiful, distinct tone. His approach helps to make the record captivating.  He maintains a poise as he sings throughout much of the record. For the most part, he avoids histrionics or coming off too overt – his subtlety is appreciated.  That said, he brings more oomph towards the end of the record, intensifying the emotions.

Final Thoughts

All in all, with “Buried in New York,” Jeff Carl delivers a beautiful, thoughtful single about heartbreak. His voice sounds fantastic, the production is fitting, and the songwriting is utterly relatable, regardless of one’s sexual preferences.  Honestly, more people need to be talking about this Nashville singer/songwriter.

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Jeff Carl • Buried in New York – Single • Jeff Carl • Release: 10.5.18
Photo Credit: Jeff Carl