Sam Fender’s newest singles settle in for a long winter night
The first single and title-track, “People Watching,” is a more mature take on the sonics heard in Fender’s previous album Seventeen Going Under. With Fender’s recognizable guitar chords and saxophones making appearances in the bridge, there is a sense of familiarity and the feeling of coming home. In the verses, Fender’s intimate vocals and exploration of the lower part of his tenor make trademark storytelling lyrics feel like a conversation between friends in the corner of a quiet pub. These qu...
