Benton Crane’s latest single, ‘Forgotten Souls’, feels like classic Americana on Halloween. It has a dark mood with brooding guitar instrumentation, and Crane’s voice floats over the song like a haunting dream.
Based in Colorado, Benton Crane is known for his imaginative storytelling with his fantastical and observable lyrics. His music brings solace to those who feel lost and hopeless, a voice that sees you struggling and tells you it’s okay to feel vulnerable and anxious. His lyrics are deeply authentic, and his music draws from elements from genres like psychedelic indie rock.
‘Forgotten Souls’ is a track that will keep you company when you are traveling through lonely and dark highways alone at night. The song holds an immense sense of comfort, like it’s always been there, and you would have found it if you just looked a little closer. Crane’s voice isn’t in a rush to tell you a story, which lets you truly feel the weight of the song. The electric guitar solo near the end of the song deserves a special mention. The melody of the song almost feels like a lullaby, and the air around the song feels heavy with the souls forgotten.
It is a track you will definitely hit replay on, because hearing it once is not enough. You can listen to ‘Forgotten Souls’ by Benton Crane on popular platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube.
