Thursday 14 December 2023

Songs of the year, number 11: Samantha Urbani - More Than a Feeling


A calling card following a lengthy absence from music, 'More Than A Feeling' was the first single to be released from Samantha Urbani's debut solo album, Showing Up, an often arch, highly atmospheric album that draws on early 80s electro pop. 

Of the singles to be released, 'More Than A Feeling', which tells of the moment when our heroine realises the on/off again relationship she's in really isn't going to work, and that an ending is now needed, is perhaps the most subtle. It floats in on a late night summer breeze, soaring on synth pop and catharsis, with great hooks, elegant vocals and bags of style and confidence and effortlessly works its way into your heart. Evocative of summer nights and bad decisions, its charm cannot be denied. 

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