Alex Kate’s “Close To You” is a heartfelt and relatable ballad for those of us only just falling in love, coming from a woman who was in love at the time of writing. Produced by Daniel Newcombe, Alex has created a romantic piece that evokes the raw, tender emotions of new love. Mastered by Grammy award-winning Andy Walters at Abbey Road, the song opens with Ty.Rex’s soft piano, gently laying the foundation for Alex’s airy soft vocals. She sings with a slow, tender delivery, delicately expressing her desire to be near her lover safely.
The simplicity of the piano-led arrangement mirrors the quiet, introspective moments of early love, allowing her voice to float and glide with a sense of longing. The bridge marks a climactic moment, where Alex’s voice ascends into a lush, soothing thickness, paired beautifully with swelling strings and a soft rhythm section that builds the song’s momentum.
“Close To You” captures the vulnerable, aching emotions that come with falling in love. The poetic lyrics, paired with a captivating chorus, come with a realistic appeal. The lyric “can’t tread cautiously, at least I’ll get a good song out of it” shows us how music can make beauty out of pain.
“Close To You” is the final track on Alex’s Lost Soldier Ballad EP, a fitting conclusion to a collection of songs that delve into the uncertain waves of love. Check out the EP on Spotify.
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Review by: Naomi Joan