We have come to know Tom Minor as an inspired, observing songwriter. Drawing from the reality around him, he’s always keen to extract lyrical value from any interesting event, be it political/societal-driven or perhaps a more personal, romantic-related affair. Usually wrapped in soulful pop and nostalgic rock, Minor’s songs are made to be understood and reflected upon; it was true in the case of ‘Expanding Universe’, celebrated by Mesmerized as “seeking to metaphorically and elegantly wake up the listener’s inner conscience”.
It’s also true for ‘The Loneliest Person on Earth’, Tom’s latest effort. In it, the British troubadour looks inward, initiating a journey of reckoning on the chaotic feelings around a failing relationship. As Minor explains, “It unravels the insides of a bittersweet romantic relationship caught up in the whirlwinds of modern urban life.” In it, we find the same straightforward, wholesome sonic energy that we are used to.
A wealth of soul-lenient instrumentation, ranging from a warm piano to an eclectic array of percussions, helps ‘The Loneliest Person on Earth’ reach its cultural zenith, with playful and quirky melodies giving the track a rather catchy and memorable character. It’s here that we can catch a certain whimsical quality in the record; as always, Minor’s imagination runs free in a very personal direction, helping him pen a tune that’s relatable and familiar.
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