ALBUM REVIEW: C Duncan – It’s Only a Love Song

Bella Union

Released: 24.01.25

Consistently delivering a timeless yet modern and unique sound must really annoy C Duncan’s contemporaries – a rare gift he shares with the likes of Father John Misty and BC Camplight. Lucky Day has a whimsical feel that some might feel scores too high on the saccharin-ometer, whilst tracks such as Worry and Delirium are more layered than a 1995 Jennifer Anniston hairdo, and really showcase a very talented musician and lyricist.

This LP is unashamedly feel-good and romantic – even the darker tracks such as Sadness and The Space Between Us contain a delightful dash of melancholy and beautiful piano work. This is an album that has clearly been cleverly considered in its order and reaches a satisfying crescendo in Time And Again.