SINGLE REVIEW: JH Burns- I Told You So
Pure bare-boned honest artistry organically grown from Virginia, JH Burns develops his twang now in Nashville as singer-songwriter mixing the best elements of Indie rock and Americana. His music is not grand and decorated, just simple and soulful.
From the Hard Hard Hard EP lies in first in queue, probably the most somber of songs, I Told You So. A poetically driven Acoustic- Piano leading song about the hardships of life and beliefs. With steady shuffling percussion and soaring guitar soundscaping. Paints an almost cinematic picture. The vocals are raw, romantic - the perfect crystalline timbre for storytelling. The subtle harmonies really give it that something to evoke emotion.
Opening the Hard Hard Hard EP, I Told You So sits first in the queue, and it's arguably the most somber and introspective track of the collection. It’s a poetically driven, piano-led piece that explores the weight of life’s hardships and the tension of personal beliefs. The steady, shuffling percussion keeps it grounded, while the soaring guitar work drifts in and out like waves, creating a sense of movement and emotional release. Together, they paint an almost cinematic landscape, It’s intimate yet expansive.
The vocals are raw and romantic, carrying a crystalline timbre that feels tailor-made for storytelling. There’s honesty in the delivery, unguarded and human and when those subtle harmonies weave through, they elevate the track into something quietly powerful. It’s the kind of song that doesn’t just play, it lingers, evoking emotion long after it ends.
