She’s done it again. ToughLove is already one of the tunes of the year and that’s before the full second album has been released.
Say You Love Me,
though, is something of a departure for the London singer. That it was co-written by Ed Sheeran is
immediately apparent – his trademark acoustic guitar is all over this
track. But don’t let that put you
off. Ware’s vocals are as spine-tingling
as ever as they float during the chorus of “’cause I don’t wanna fall in love
if you don’t wanna try”, subtle electronic inflections and rhythmic pulses
driving the track along. It all builds
towards an emotionally intense second half, all the musical elements colliding
with a gospel choir in one long climactic crescendo.
It’s instantly recognisable as Ware’s work, but miles away
from the sombre moods of Tough Love. Tender and honest, it looks like full album ‘Tough
Love’ is shaping up to be an album of the year contender.
4/5
Listen: Say You Love
Me features on forthcoming album ‘Tough Love’ released on 6th
October.
