Denver-based singer-songwriter Sophie West is a riveting new artist who blends folk with blues and soul for a captivating listen. Her new debut EP Long Time Coming is a three song collection of rootsy songs all about a transformative road trip she took and the solace, creativity and clarity she experienced from it.
The highlight of the album is the opening track. Called “Outrun My Mind”, the poignant single sets the tone for the three-song adventure. The lush and layered envelopment captures her departure and the myriad of feelings associated with it including the excitement of new hope but also fear, trepidation and anxiety. She sings, "I'm running breathless / Scared half to death / Cause I know I can't outrun my mind / Starting in the desert for some time alone," showing this narrative. Musically, “Outrun My Mind” features sprinkly keys, slow-burned dark-hued acoustic guitar, and Sophie West's stunning warm soul-drenched vocal tone. The song culminates into a soaring chorus that is catchy and emotionally charged, embodying both liberation and longing. It’s the kind of chorus that lingers long after the track ends, cinematic and cathartic, as if she’s finally exhaling after holding her breath for too long.
Altogether, Long Time Coming is a powerful debut and storytelling masterpiece. The EP is an intimate snapshot of rebirth and reckoning. With her signature vocals, poetic lyricism, and rich organic production, Sophie West proves herself a striking new voice, one that feels both timeless and freshly unearthed.
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