Over the past decade that he has been in the music industry, Texas-based singer and songwriter Sidney Harwell has managed to engineer a sound and strength of his own. This only makes sense since Harwell prides himself on coming from the side of indie folk where the quality of lyrics, authenticity, and music relatability all still stand for something. As someone who refuses to conform to just one type of style, his eclecticism has endeared him to an ever-expanding catalog of global listeners who have been smitten by his versatility as well as originality!

Sidney Harwell has been the talk of the town lately following the release of his latest album “Leaving for a While.” This is a 15-track collection that has a signature folk sound throughout plus some more stripped-back tracks. The tracks that make this album was actually recorded in 2020 as Harwell intended to use them as demos for his next studio album but he never got the studio time to make that a success and so he decided to put them all together into what is now “Leaving for a While.”

You have to take a moment to admire the time and effort that went into the making of each and every tune in here; it’s just staggering artistry on display to make a timeless collection that will age like old wine!

I love how the tunes are soothing and calm a listener’s senses. In most of the tracks, the guitar has been utilized dominantly with Sidney Harwell’s sultry, sweet-talking and whispery vocals lusciously slinking over the melodies in a way that is arresting and inspiring affection.

I was head over heels for tunes like “Three Roads”, “Lady Liberty”, “A While or Two”, “Poppy Court” and “Fall in Love” owing to the grace with which they have been delivered and just how adorable Harwell’s own voice feels- it is like he is performing for you live!

This is what authentic ear worming music feels like; music that is just cool and the best to introspect over and one that cannot be denied by its listeners; it is instantly recognizable!

To enjoy this collection in its entirety; follow the attached link and let these sounds infuse your listening days engrossingly!

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