TRACK REVIEW: Josh Atkinson – Heaven Sent

Singer-songwriter and guitarist Josh Atkinson is back with new single Heaven Sent. From the first introduction of bright, acoustic guitars strums, it’s cheery, bluesy and folk-inspired throughout. Josh is an excellent songwriter, and his talent for pairing instrumentals to suit his vocal style and talent is evident throughout this piece; it’s a lovely, Bob Dylan-esque, acoustic guitar-led folky love song. The chorus is free-flowing, with delightful lyricism weaved into the backings, and designed to perfectly complement the feel of the sound beneath. The final 30 seconds or so nicely rounds off Heaven Sent with a teasing big build-up cushioned nicely by the plucky, catchy riff heard throughout the piece: a proper, self-assured, singer-songwriter tune, and a great offering from the North East based talent.