London singer-songwriter Chris Erasmus lets rip an emotional tour de force with new single “Shotgun”. Having played styles ranging from classical to theatre in his career that took him around the world, Erasmus cements his Americana roots with this 4-minute epic. Describing a rather bitter experience of a break up, the London born artiste uses his vocal prowess in a polished but raw manner.
With the support of a brilliant instrumental that includes bright guitars, powerful drums, and inspiring vocals, Erasmus turns hatred towards the empowered. He discovers liberty in not isolation but in autonomy; he sings, “I’m driving alone on this road, but I’m not lonely / Just time as company”, with great determination. By means of witty lyrics and choruses, Erasmus turns a potentially somber topic into a rallying cry, and achieves layers of emotional resonance with simplicity. His experiences in Zimbabwe, South Africa, Australia and other places give “Shotgun” a wide cultural range within country music.
Erasmus is always creatively playful, and he renovates genres here without losing the soul. This is not to say that he has not had commercial hits in pop and dance music, which are other examples of his avant-garde work. Those who are just getting to know his more complex take on Americana through “Shotgun” will find the same in future releases. As a gifted dimensional storyteller who has worked in various styles, Erasmus’s constant growth means that his career will only grow higher. He is still an artist to enjoy for reviving golden age vibes and for providing healing through well-constructed and meaningful lyrics.
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