Charleston-based singer/songwriter Ben Somerville shows a rousing folk/rock cohesion on “Diminishing Eye.” Described as “about the fault-finding and judgment which come from a place of loneliness,” the memorable track comes via Somerville’s upcoming album, Entanglement.
A bass-heavy pulse shows initially, joined by suave acoustics and Somerville’s introspective, title-touting delivery. “Diminishing eye / All alone / Passing by me every sunrise.” The more folk-ready beginnings rise compellingly into a final rock-friendly segment, exuding shades of Radiohead in the more frolicking guitar twangs and quivering vocal ferocity.
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
