SoftTop's 'Gathering Dust' Review: Perfect Album for Wine and Reflection - High Rating!

SoftTop, a septet from Brighton formed in 2023, released a simply delicious debut with *Gathering Dust*. Like a good aged wine, the album is welcoming, sophisticated and full of layers that reveal surprises with each listen. With indie, blues and jazz influences, the sound is luxurious without being pretentious. It opens with "Into a Dream" (soft piano) and gains vocals in "Your Achieving Words". Highlights like "Layla's House" feature rich, moving orchestrations. Behind the cozy sound, there is a deep and dark narrative: the story of a man who dies after being run over and the void left for those who remain. Miles Goodall's voice is tender but cutting as he recounts this loss. **Featured Track:** "Rearview Mirror" **Verdict:** 4/5 - Ideal for nights out in cozy pubs or at home with a glass of wine. SoftTop proves that the Brighton scene has so much more than sunshine - it has depth, excitement and a bright future. It won't fill stadiums now, but it wins hearts with class. Release: June 19, 2025 | Producer: Miles Goodall | Label: Crafting Room Recordings Listen and let yourself be carried away by the magical atmosphere!