Luke Borchelt’s profound debut album, Every Rain, explores intimate moments and Maryland roots with heartfelt storytelling. Written during a reflective period after moving back home, the album showcases Borchelt’s connection with his roots and how he finds stability there. Every Rain opens with “Same Old Square,” a feel-good track that invites listeners into Borchelt’s nostalgic world with his girlfriend beside him. With hard beats, strumming guitars, and his thick accent, the song celebrates the unassuming joys of youthful memories and familiar places.
The title track, “Every Rain,” stands as the album’s emotional core. It weaves a story of loss and resilience, building gradually as Borchelt’s soulful voice leads the listener through a vivid tapestry of imagery, from malfunctioning trucks to overgrown gutters. The song’s melancholic undertones are comforting, reflecting life’s imperfections with an almost therapeutic warmth.
In “Victoria,” Borchelt turns his attention to love. He paints pictures in your mind of various little things that stand like souvenirs, like late-night calls, sweet red wine, last-minute pizza at the border of town, etc., with Victoria. The catchy beats, organ trails, and distant strums create a dreamlike backdrop for his storytelling, making it an irresistible album highlight.
The closing track, “Orland, ME,” leaves listeners with a hauntingly beautiful impression. With shaky vibrato and a seamless, flowing delivery, Borchelt’s voice trembles under the weight of heartbreak. The closing lines, “And you were looking at me like I was making it up / But where do you think I’d learn not to be so in love?” linger in the air, a testament to his ability to capture raw emotion.
Listen to Borchelt’s extremely well-written debut, Every Rain on Spotify.
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Review by: Naomi Joan