"The War" by Josh Record - A Song Review

     Josh Record is a singer/songwriter based in London (technically, Brixton). Somehow, this guy is able to bring a given set of speakers, headphones or ear buds to a level of fidelity that previously did not seem possible. It is fair to refer to his recordings as being "produced," but it is not to the point that the song itself becomes secondary. The lyrics are intelligible over the production (and the lyrics are intelligent). Josh Record's voice is pure enough that the higher fidelity certainly works in his favor. His music has gained traction in Europe, but the North American continent is lacking in the awareness of Josh Record.
     We like other songs by Josh Record ("Bones" is included below), but it was his recent release, "The War," that made the difference for us. "The War" is about a relationship and the effort required to make it work. The instruments effectively enter and exit, but never dominate.  Below are:

• The SoudCloud offering of "The War;"
• The lyrics of the song; and
• The official video.

And so our sun may set, we've been in winter for so long

Don't give up on me yet, I will give you what you deserve

Though our arguments are many, and your eyes are always sore

I promise you we'll get there, this war is almost won

This war is almost won

And lose if you have to

But lose if you have to

Cause I've been putting you through this hell for so long

As long this stands your choice my dear, don't lose or we have won

Don't let your heart grow cold, when you go to sleep upset

Grow with me till we're old, we will find a way to heal

The bruises that will appear, from choices long ago

Hold on to our love my dear, don't think it's dead and done

When this war is almost won

And lose if you have to

But lose if you have to

Cause I've been putting you this hell for so long

As long this stands your choice my dear, don't lose or we have won

I'm running round in circles drinking whiskey and your wine

To drown the sound of endless questions in your mind

Forget the way I treated you and trust that I will love you better

Give me all your patience, give me time

Give me all your patience, give me time

Give me all your patience, give me time

Josh Record | The War from Ellis Bahl on Vimeo.

          "Bones" by Josh Record

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