Melding power-pop and folk harmoniousness, “Eye On The Sparrow” is a memorable new track from Robert Peterson and The Crusade, a band originally formed in St. Paul, MN., and now based in Joplin, MO. Glistening acoustic strums venture into a warming vocal introspection, as Peterson lets out with reassurance: “Noticed you’ve been staring in the mirror lately / Something that is weighing on your mind so heavy.”
Backing vocal layers emerge with responsive melodic allure upon the wonderful “can’t you feel the love that’s reigning down?” hook. Additional rhythmic elements lend a livelier appeal entering the final minute, which alternates seamlessly between dreamier folk and radiant power-pop expressions. “Eye On The Sparrow” is a standout success from Robert Peterson and The Crusade, whose debut album — Change Coming On — is on the near horizon.
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
