The strength of emotion on display is borne out by the ability to sing as though you are clinging onto a rock above a fatal drop into oblivion, through ‘Supposed To Grow Old’. It is almost as though Justin is saying don’t worry about the dejection and reflection, as he imbues some uplifting soul and a positive, restful nature takes over for ‘I’m In  Peace’. However, the talking point of the album is the nettle grappling ballad ‘Save Him’ that fearlessly and poignantly takes on the volatile topic of spousal abuse. Slow hushing sounds open the book on a murderous tale that starts off as a fairytale, before the tone and tale turn bitter and chilling;

“She is begging please; don’t end my life you’re all I’ll ever need.”

Haunting, uplifting, wistful, swooning and musically crafted are all adjectives that need to be used, in order to fully understand and appreciate this bold and emotively straining debut album.

David Adair