Setting the tone with elegant acoustic guitar and string detailing, Luke Frees opens Most Of The Time with atmospheric and situational lyrics as he sings, “Car sick distractions, heated reactions, I don’t think I started the fight…”
The opus expands into a luscious, Americana-folk vibe with a timeless energy and vulnerable themes. Speaking on the release, Luke Frees confesses, “Most Of The Time is about the worst part of a breakup: when you realize all the memories, all the inside jokes, all the lights-out-in-bed conversations, are going to fade away over time.”
The rising artist from Chicago adds, “It’s about how, in those first few months after a breakup, you try your hardest to NOT let them go, because you don’t want to see those memories disappear.”
We appreciate the authenticity that Luke Frees shares with his artistry, as he bares his soul. We can imagine that fans of Jeff Buckley, Leonard Cohen and Nick Cave might be able to connect with Luke’s melancholic and timeless, brooding energy. The artist also cites David Bowie, Nina Simone, and Angelo Badalamenti’s score for the Twin Peaks soundtrack as influences, although is clear that Luke Frees is creating a universe of his own.
Speaking on the instrumental structure of the track, Luke confesses, “I’m playing all the instruments except for the violin, which was put together by my frequent collaborator Corwin Zekley. The piano heard on this song actually belongs to my neighbor, and it’s a Steinway–my first time playing one!”
Luke Frees is currently releasing one single and one B-side a month, so there is lots from his discography to explore, including Disintegration, and Climbing.