Listen: Leon Bridges - "Lisa Sawyer"
Leon Bridges has a tendency to unknowingly wrap his listeners round his finger. His blissful, Sam Cooke-esque, soulful voice is certainly a winner, especially on "Lisa Sawyer", his latest passion-pressing track.
The resurgence of soul that the 27-year-old has brought to 2015 is extremely admirable. "Lisa Sawyer" is an instant dip into the 1940s and '50s, which instantly sweeps you into a fog so gentle and tranquil that you can almost see the modern day slowly disappearing. The delicate doo-wops and bops blend perfectly with Leon's voice, creating a creamy four-minute daydream that is undoubtedly refreshing. The saxaphone adds succulent drops of seduction to the instant classic, and it's petrifyingly exciting to see such a game changer in today's industry. "Lisa Sawyer" makes the dullest objects glisten, and it is, without a doubt, a four-minute diversion that I'd happily visit often.
"Lisa Sawyer" will appear on Leon Bridges' debut album, scheduled for release later this year, but for now, you can stream the track below.
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