Alright, so Cliff & Susan just dropped a new track called ‘West Virginia,’ and it kind of wrecked me in the best way. It’s one of those slow-burn country ballads that sneaks up on you with clean production, solid vocals, and a story that actually hits. The whole thing is about a guy leaving Richmond and saying goodbye to his first love, whose name happens to be Virginia. So yeah, ‘West Virginia’ becomes this layered metaphor for letting go, moving on, and chasing something new.

‘Bittersweet, cinematic, authentic’

-PurpleMistress

You can actually feel the space around the instruments, and it adds this kind of cinematic depth that makes it perfect for headphones. No over-the-top chorus or fake radio hook, just a good story, told well, with heart and craft. If you’re into country that doesn’t sound like it came from a committee, this one’s worth your time.

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