Michael Antelope's latest release, “Bridge Over My Head” begins with a soft folk arrangement that feels warm and inviting from the start. But underneath its gentle harmonies and acoustic appeal is an intense meditation on loving something that gradually becomes toxic. The bridge is a pretty strong metaphor for the song, it’s both shelter and confinement. This emotional contradiction is handled with great subtlety by Antelope, who does not force the story to fit the message but lets it take its own course. The result is a profoundly moving piece of songwriting that stays with you long after the last note. “Bridge Over My Head” is reflective, heartfelt, and quietly devastating in the best sense.
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