“JUST GIMME ONE MORE” By Lucas Floyd (Faith In Foxholes)

Lucas Floyd, the musician behind the band Faith In Foxholes, presents “Just Gimme One More,” a single that is strikingly honest in an age where artistry is overcome by overproduction. You can listen to his new release on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music, Tidal, and Amazon Music. This profoundly evocative piece of music reminds us what the essence of music feels like. It’s more than just a new indie folk song, it’s a powerful exploration of the ache of memory, intense nostalgia, and longing.

“Just Gimme One More” begins with a strum that packs a punch. But rather than fully revealing it, Floyd shows the power he has in restraint. He gives the audience mellow, late-night guitar progressions as an intro. Seemingly composed in silence at the crack of dawn, the song feels as though it was crafted all alone. His vocals can soon be heard as well, and they are soft and a bit shaky. At first, these characteristics give the impression that he is about to break, which, in a sense, he is. But by deciding to soften and refuse control, he reveals his reality, and that is the beauty in imperfection. In doing so, he aligns himself with Elliott Smith, Conor Oberst, and early Bon Iver, whose work is unapologetically fragile yet powerful at the same time.

“Just Gimme One More” is, in essence, a personal prayer from the remnant hopes to an indifferent universe. It can be directed at a lost friend, a former lover, or perhaps even a past version of oneself. Whatever the case may be, its ambiguity allows it to fit anyone’s situation. There's a raw beauty in Floyd's words, a willingness to invite various imaginations of heartbreak. He does not deliver any cheesy conclusions to break up the deep despair people call life, which is what makes his writing truly remarkable. In contrast, the song avoids melancholic territory and instead hangs around that grey zone of real-life, one where hope lingers.

The most captivating feature about this single is its pacing. The song unfolds gradually but never builds toward a predictable climax. Instead, it achieves this through subtle layering - a faint echo of percussion, a delicate harmony; just enough to capture the core sentiment without overshadowing it. The production feels too rough around the edges, but it draws attention to the pulse - on the soul of the song instead of hiding it under fluff. In a sea of soulless singles crafted to chase algorithms, Floyd's restraint is almost revolutionary. When coupled with sincerity, striking simplicity comes as a shocking reminder that dazzles.

"Just Gimme One More" is a teaser for the forthcoming album "Zander & the Blue Things," which seems to have emerged from the aftermath of a personal crisis. If this track gives any clue, the full album seems to be a deeply restorative listening experience that does not merely navigate through sorrow, but rather, undergoes a profound metamorphosis. This also speaks to the immense struggle he has undergone as an artist. Jokingly considers himself “almost last” in sequential order in the university music department, it is clear that he has indeed discovered a sincere path, a lane uniquely his own, crafted through emotions and unwavering steadfast authenticity.

Though the band doesn’t appear to be aiming for mainstream attention, Floyd proves in “Just Gimme One More” that he can provide something infinitely more important: authenticity. The kind that wakes you up at three in the morning, that makes you realize how heavy silence can be, and how personal pain can be channelled into collective compassion. This is beyond just a song; it is a form of companionship. That, in today's world, is precious.

Written by Manuel