James Harries returns with “Superstition,” a track that comes as a breath of fresh air, or rather, a sigh of relief, characterized by an emotional resonance, purifying uplift, and a melodic sheen that sticks like light on the retina long after the needle lifts. The song makes its presence felt in the very first measure. This isn’t just a track to play through speakers, but this one wraps around like a scarf, giving a warm assurance that is immediately and eternally ear-grabbingly familiar.
But where Harries excels on “Superstition” is its ability to inspire hope without ever dipping into sentimental territory, crafting a sound that feels like it lives in everybody’s bones, a gospel-tinged spirit that feels like a Sunday morning lifted high. There is an actual and visible release in every second of this recording, an emotional liberation that Harries ensures is felt by every listener, guiding them forward with a gentle shove of love. The track makes you want to look upward, outward, and forward simultaneously. It’s wings on your skin.
In “Superstition,” there is an airy, temporary weightlessness to the song, it’s infectiously catchy, drawing you in, while the deeper, weighted emotion settles slowly in and lands in the stomach. The loud moments hit with a purpose. It sweeps and swoops into the blood long after the echo is done. By the time the track ends on another resounding swell, it’s entirely sure that this fantastic piece of music has led to a real awakening. This is a song that reminds you of the divine power of having faith, not just in a deity or fate, but in oneself, through resilience, openness, and connection.