Sukh’s ‘Faith’ is a gentle pop ballad that stuns with its direct approach, mature lyrics, and soothing musical simplicity that makes for a gratifying, smooth listening experience.
Based in the English city of Manchester, Sukh is a doctor, a songwriter, and a singer who specializes in writing soft ballads about love and relationships from a thoughtful and introspective point of view that sets him apart, and ‘Faith’, his latest single, is a case in point. Instead of singing about a searing summer fling or reminiscing about a love that didn’t come to pass, Sukh is celebrating the stormy, deep-rooted joy of long-term relationships.
Drenched in the charming warmth of Sukh’s songwriting that calls to mind the grandiose country rock of Bear’s Den but with a more thoughtful lyrical approach, ‘Faith’ seduces with its stable, straightforward beat, and a pounding, minimalist bassline that’s as grounding as a heartbeat. On top comes Sukh’s rich mid-levels, populated with lush grand pianos and gritty overdriven guitars, all spun together in an intricate tapestry of driving rhythm and sweet, chill harmony that support Sukh’s melodies and words.
Tightly written and beautifully produced, ‘Faith’ is a readily gorgeous song that is easy to replay and fall for. Another sweet cut that proves that particular skill Sukh has of writing heartwarming, mature love songs. As a part of his latest album Heading East, ‘Faith’ left us thirsty for what more Sukh has in store for us.