The keen reader might remember American troubadour Lucas Pasley from a feature we published last year, praising ‘Til the end’ as “a stunningly soothing and melancholic jewel with a distinctively evocative flair”. Championing delicate and meaningful Appalachian music, Pasley is now back with perhaps a different take on his usual style. Packed with playful tones and bluegrass character, ‘Laissez-Faire Love’ unveils itself as a pensive, gentle effort, a slice of quiet songwriting goodness delivered by Lucas’ earthy, elegant vocals.
Infusing his raw, honest folk identity with country and blues elements, ‘Laissez-Faire Love’ appears as a lighter record, a wonderful piece bartering Pasley’s melancholic charge for an uplifting and carefree attitude. It’s a wonderful listening experience, wrapping listeners into meaningful, honest lyricism; the kind of lyricism that only someone without commercial goals could truly deliver.
Delving deeper into the song, Pasley explains: “Laissez-Faire Love is a song about letting the people you love be who they are – whether that’s a romance, friendship, family or other binding tie. Too often we love with expectations. Why not share the journey cheering and supporting? Why not love with freedom?” It’s a clear message, one that we tend to forget too often.
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