Porchlight - Chris Caulfield (Pop). This track is definitely vocal first, with a shining performance by Chris chock full of personality. We really appreciate someone who really sells their lyrics, bringing their whole heart behind the performance—and Chris certainly does that on Porchlight. Despite the track sitting comfortably in Top 40 pop sensibilities, there’s almost a punk sensibility to the delivery—a slight rasp that gives his vocal heft, smokiness and maturity. Also, the chorus is quite the earworm and will definitely take up some serious real estate in your head long after you’re through listening—something you’re going to want to do again and again. Put this one on your commute playlist—you’re going to want to crank up that volume and sing along with Chris at the top of your lungs.
Best Lyric: “You don’t smile because he can’t light up your life the way I can baby.”