Michael Lyon returns with “Why Wage War,” a dynamic singer/songwriter track that honestly but judiciously addresses one of the biggest global issues. The opening serves as a contemplative protest piece, describing Lyon as a voice willing to dissent against prevailing narratives while also striving to advance a reincorporation of our collective capacity for empathy.
A gentle instrumentation envelops the record, matching these melancholic, meditative vibes while avoiding the emotional heft that could pull you under. Lyon is honest and in control, and his work is filled with an urgent passivity, an interesting blend of fragility and decisiveness.
The lived-in perspective of his tone makes for a song grounded in reality. The songwriting is direct and purposeful about reflection. “Why Wage War” is so focused and present, and just when it seems our world is full of noise, Michael Lyon delivers a serious and tasteful blow that will linger long.
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