Establishing the mood with a dimensional baseline and an expanding cinematic energy with astral textures, cerebral melodies and stunning infusion of keys and guitars, LTB opens Further Than A Memory with a sublime R&B hybrid energy.
The track boasts cinematic allure which also reminds us of 1990s iconic boyband ballads – laced with a high emotional quotient, epic authenticity and possibly the best production that we have experienced from LTB thus far.
Now bear in mind that Logan is one of the most consistent independent artists of our generation, but he has totally outdone himself with Further Than A Memory. The chord choices, instrumentation and soulfulness are nothing short of breathtaking. Masterful in construction and brimful of poetic prowess.
We learn that the Nashville legends hypnotic refrain, “Supposed to be, supposed to be, supposed to be / It’s been feeling further than a memory…” is designed to capture the emotional weight of unanswered questions and the struggle to let go of a love that once felt certain.
His layered vocals and sonic switch ups are welcome as LTB brings to life his lived experience in a commercially viable way that we can imagine would bring us to tears in a live setting! LTB confesses, “This song is about the silence after everything falls apart – the questions that echo when love slips away.” The rising star adds, “It’s about wrestling with doubt, regret, and the longing for closure that may never come.”
Whilst we can definitely feel the influence of The Weeknd, James Blake, and Joji on the track, Logan Barnhill is no doubt manifesting a sonic universe, and exquisite repertoire, of his own. Naturally, we have added Further Than A Memory to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS playlist, whilst we continue to stream the wider discography of LTB, including Butterflies, My Fault, Mystique and Skyline.