With "Further Than A Memory," LTB once again displays his talent for expressing raw, complicated emotions through exquisite music. The artist fuses soulful R&B timbre with the atmospheric flow of indie pop to generate a sound that feels deeply cerebral, yet evokes a universal attraction.
Right from the first vocal line, “Further Than A Memory” takes the listener through the subtle sting of heartbreak and uncertain curiosities. The warm, soulful vibe of LTB's emotive voice flows seamlessly over lush, ambient production. Spacey production adds to the regretfully soothing atmosphere, atmospheric lushness builds melancholy; it is almost clinical in its precision and when LTB captures the bittersweet imprint of disappears dreams with the hypnotic refrain, "Supposed to be, supposed to be," any individual who gets trapped in the fleeting sounds of lost love can relate.
The references to James Blake, The Weeknd, and Joji are evident; however, LTB's character shines through. The minimalist instrumentation allows space for the voice to evoke the lyric and a telling embrace to further the emotional load. Overall, the emotion pours from his soulful and vulnerable voice, and that's it. There is a connection. There is balance.
"Further Than A Memory" is more than a song; it’s an emotional adventure that remains long after the last notes end. With this release, LTB establishes himself as one of the most dynamic new voices in the increasingly innovative sounds of modern R&B and indie pop.