A melodic album with introspective, twinkling appeal, Soft Light at the End of the World showcases the quality songwriting of B. Snipes. Folk, pop, and rock elements meld enjoyably. Based in Birmingham, Alabama, the artist succeeds with a therapeutic reflection here, thematically; insights into personal experiences overlap with themes that include hope, pain, depression, and personal growth.
A stirring dynamic range shows throughout, from the punchy acoustic-forward peppiness of “Loren” — which muses on clinging memories — to the quaint folk beauty of “Birds,” which shows shades of Sufjan Stevens in the gentle piano adornments and crawling acoustics; its string-laden “smile is brighter than the New Year,” sequence is especially riveting. “Friend” is another success, embracing a rock/pop intertwining with compelling apocalyptic visions.
The self-titled, concluding track lyrically aspires for personal strength, proclaiming “love is dancing in the rain, I used to feel strange — now at least most days I can feel the sun.” There’s a sense of relief and personal growth captured in the album’s gripping songwriting, marking a firm success from B. Snipes.
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
We discovered this release via MusoSoup, as part of the artist’s promotional campaign.
