‘Talk Too Much’ is impressively good. It’s composed, vibrant, playful… yet meaningful and with a deep layer of introspection that might not be apparent at first listen. Behind the song, we find British troubadour Josh Hicks, talented singer and songwriter with a knack for soulful goodness and evocative lyricism. In truth, we are late on this, as Hicks has already garnered a pretty substantial degree of attention from all corners of the music industry. It makes total sense: Josh’s vocals are clean, expressive and precise, able to engage in heartfelt softness as well as firm resolution.
His lyrical delivery is light and elegant, as if he were effortlessly floating above the instrumental, even gently dancing over it, intoxicating listeners with slow-paced grooves and luscious hooks. ‘Talk Too Much’ is the perfect evidence of it. Hicks’ first release of the year, the record benefits from co-writing and production by Aston Rudi, collaborators of Olivia Dean, Cat Burns, and Mahalia, among others.
Musical virtues aside, Josh also holds a firm grasp on human nature, and he’s not afraid to be vulnerable in front of us adoring listeners. In fact, ‘Talk Too Much’ is a rather honest effort, one that’s as bright and laidback as it is complex and tongue-in-cheek. As Hicks explains: “It tells the story of being ‘too much,’ but really what they mean is that you see through them or make them uncomfortable by being too real. The lyrics flip that dismissal into confidence, turning ‘it’s not that deep’ into a badge of charm, humour, and authenticity. It plays on the tension between being expressive and being too much for those who can’t handle honesty or emotional depth.”
Following in the footsteps of R&B and soul giants, Josh Hicks has so far played all the right cards, and the project’s potential looks limitless. We reckon he’ll go far.
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