Sit back, take a deep breath, and listen to Fred Presley’s country rock call for changing our ways, ‘Sympathize’!

Just like how John Lennon’s legendary ‘Imagine’ instilled a generational, enduring sense of thinking for the greater good, rising above our selfish ways and making a positive change, Fred Presley’s stunning debut, ‘Sympathize’ is a stellar reminder of the same.

As the title track to his debut album release, ‘Selfish Ways’, this couldn’t be a better introduction to this supremely talented yet grounded country folk artist, Fred Presley. With the unpredictable, raucous way this year has begun, this track serves as a soothing, uplifting & determined reminder to us all. Truly a song for the moment.

‘Sympathize’ opens on evocative acoustic string arrangements. The excellent recording and production on this render a supremely crisp listening experience, and that’s apparent right from the start. The emotional tone is that of somber reflection, tinged with resignation.

‘You throw it away, you don’t even care about it…..

Never thought man could be so cold and ignorant; it’s all starting to unfold in front of our eyes….’

Fred’s voice, brooding, mellow and Dylan-esque, sings with gravity and & emotion.

The track expands with tremendous, swelling momentum as he shares a deeply piercing philosophical perspective on humanity’s progress. The guitar arrangements are incredible, layers of acoustic strums paired with electric interludes and sweeping rhythmic grooves.

Sympathize is a track that hits deep at our ingrained greed, apathy and lies. Yet, it also offers hope and, most importantly, an appeal for empathy.

“The song was written to shed light on the damage humans are causing to the environment and the impacts that damage is having on so many. It is also a call to action for people to demand change from our world leaders,” shares Fred.

Stream ‘Fred Presley – Sympathize’ on Spotify here: