Taken from his new album ‘All The Fours’, out in February 2021, Welsh singer-songwriter returns with heartfelt new contender ‘Fire and Coal’. No stranger to the industry, James has had two Top 20 UK Singles to date and has worked with national treasure and lyricist to the stars, Sir Tim Rice. James also represented the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2004 and has supported artists such as Tina Turner and Claire Teal. ‘Fire and Coal’ is a soft-rock number with a soulful edge to it’s arrangement. A track that feels even more sentimental during the world’s current climate, James reminisces his childhood and discusses his mental health in the new number.
On the writing and recording of the album, James said,“This album was written during a year that most of us were forced to stop. I rediscovered music again and started writing songs for the first time in years. The songs needed to come out, it felt like it was writing itself from time to time. I started getting very reflective and sifting through my past for the first time. It was therapeutic in many ways but also exhausting, upsetting and difficult. I have been as honest as I can possibly be with the lyrics on this album and have talked about everything from my issues with gambling, loss of family, friends, the music business, my own demons and fears, right though to hope, finding new and real love and happiness and everything that was in between. My career has been very diverse and I’ve been lucky to have had many amazing opportunities and experiences”
A passionate single that gives an insight to a captivating album ahead.
