Critically acclaimed rising country star Sam Williams shares his exciting new project, Act I: Scarlet Lonesome.
This marks his first full project since the arrival of debut album, Glasshouse Children, in 2021.
About the project, Sam comments, “I’m excited to introduce you to Act 1: Scarlet Lonesome. Fear is the mother of foresight, I’ve found. We can be afraid of love, to love or be loved, we can be afraid of the future, or to let go of the past. This music encapsulates some of my life and some of my dreams. I am honoured for my words and voice to get to live in your worlds as well. I’m scarlet lonesome, too. I hope these seven songs find you well. Your destiny is written, there’s nothing to be afraid of anymore”.
Act I begins with the song and title track ‘Scarlet Lonesome’. He sends an open-hearted love letter through a haze of faintly finger-picked guitar, shimmering keys and radiant strings. Distortion anchors a celestially catchy chorus as he urges, “So go on, spin me around, in your orbit now”, before proceeding to assure, “I’m Scarlet Lonesome, too”.
Among many highlights on Act I, Sam sets the scene for ‘I Was Home’ with a concerned voicemail and a confession, “I don’t know where home is anymore”. His unfiltered emotions toss and turn at the whim of the rhythm.
Then, there’s ‘Siren Song’. Breathy delivery weighs heavy on the verses as slide guitar accents a gentle acoustic arpeggio. He laments, “Baby I’m a siren, loving me is violent”.
Elsewhere, ‘Run Away’ soundtracks a moment of romantic escape with vivid imagery and vibrant instrumentation. Ultimately, this music shores up his place at the forefront of the “New Nashville”.
ACT I: SCARLET LONESOME TRACK-LISTING
1. Scarlet Lonesome
2. I Was Home
3. Heard Mary Jane Praying For Me
4. Runaway
5. American Actress
6. Siren Song
7. ‘Til I Can Make It On My Own
‘ACT I: SCARLET LONESOME’
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Photo credit: Alexa Kinigopoulos