Knoxville-based singer-songwriter Moss Henry unveils a melodically moody blend of Americana, blues, and southern rock on “Playing with Fire.” Recorded at Coral Star Studios in the U.S. Virgin Islands and produced by Allen Clapp, the single captures both the allure and danger of desire with smoky instrumentation and smoldering lyricism. A consistent, heart-on-sleeve entrancement shows within, enamoring especially with the debonair vocal presence and emergent guitar tones.
Soft acoustic strums and tender electric twangs meld with timeless warmness to start, easing into Henry’s comforting vocal presence. “My baby’s playing with fire, though she’ll make you a liar,” he lets out, exuding a smitten feel in recounting “she comes on just like Novocain” and “she makes good men go insane.” Resistance in her presence seems futile, and that scorching presence is especially reflected during the ensuing title-touting refrain — complemented by pulses of smoky guitars.
“Most things change, some stay the same,” Henry’s vocals continue with introspective allure as a calming, sporadic bass line maneuvers into another ardent bluesy rock expression. “My baby’s playing with fire,” Henry’s vocals repeat there, exuding heartfelt emotion as light guitar flourishes — with a southern-rock nostalgia — move into a wholly sating finale. “Playing with Fire” is an inviting, memorable rock success from Moss Henry.
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