Stepping boldly onto the musical stage this November with his debut single, “Only Nineteen”, Caleb Francis is crafting music that has both intricate melodies and compelling storytelling.
“Only Nineteen” opens with highly processed vocals before dissolving into a groovy rhythm that reminded me of early Arctic Monkeys. The bass is loose, lazy, and easy, while the guitars carry a wail and cry that bends and folds into Caleb’s vocals. It’s a mosaic of fractured sound that is harmonious, lush, and velvety like an amber whiskey.
There’s a deeply nuanced feel to “Only Nineteen”, a feeling of one that is lost and so desperately trying to be found. The song gives me a feeling of running down a long corridor that is never ending. With such a potent narrative at its core, Caleb Francis invites one into a realm where each note unfolds like a captivating chapter in a gripping novel.
“Only Nineteen” is the signal that Caleb Francis has arrived.
