The rasp and soulfulness in Lewis Capaldi’s voice is so unique that it cuts deep into your soul until you find yourself lost within the lyrics. His songs precisely put into words the feeling you experience while sobbing into your pillow, or just staring out your window wondering what you have done wrong. The rising star of 2019, Lewis Capaldi released the album, “Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent,” and it doesn’t fail to please.

His album puts into words the most painful parts of a relationship: the betrayal, the heartbreak, and most importantly, the road to recovery.

Lewis Capaldi, a Scottish singer/songwriter, has already been named a Scottish music breakthrough artist of the year and spent seven weeks at the top of the UK Singles Chart. He has been composing music for the last 19 years, and people are finally recognizing him. In an interview from Nolala.com, Capaldi states that the majority of his music is “about being broken-hearted, in general, and about the feeling of being on your own again.” Capaldi acknowledges that he is popular, not only for his singing ability, but for the story behind his lyrics. When he gets questioned on what makes his album stand out from others, he states, “Young people do have an appetite for lyrics, and I think over the next 20, 30 years, that will be at the forefront again.” Along with his intriguing musical elements, he describes his lyrics as one of the most influential elements to his success; and he’s not mistaken.

Throughout his album, Capaldi’s touching voice and lyrics captivate the listener and display a common theme of separating and getting past a relationship. He depicts a sense of terror of betrayal in “Someone You Loved” where he sings, “I’m going under and I fear there’s no one to save me. This all or nothing really got a way of driving me crazy.” Additionally, he describes in “Grace,” “I’m not ready to be another one of your mistakes.” In “Bruises,” he employs his emotions with words such as, “And only if I could hold you, you’d keep my head from going under.” From the experience of listening to his album, one can understand why people are into his raw lyrics.

In addition to his intensely built lyrics, his album follows along a soft and soothing rhythm with calming instrumentals. For instance, in “Maybe,” “Hollywood,” and “Headspace,” his tracks include guitar as the main instrument, and reflect more of a country/pop ballad genre that makes you want to sit and sing by a campfire. “Hold Me While you Wait” and “Bruises” are deep piano ballads, while “One,” “Lost on You,” and “Forever” are softer piano ballads that cause you to cry from dawn to dusk. The only thing lacking in his album is that there aren’t many varieties in sound; the genre, slow rhythm, and themes in the lyrics follow a similar pattern. However, if you like one of his songs, the others will surely satisfy you, too.

“Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent” is a splendid album with touching lyrics. At first listen, you will undoubtedly be hooked to its overall sound, Capaldi's voice, the instrumentals, and the lyrics. Furthermore, this album is relatable to teenagers and those who have encountered heartbreak or betrayal. If you “need somebody to know, somebody to heal, somebody to have, just to know how it feels,’’ listen to Lewis Capaldi’s album, and join him on his journey of dealing with heartbreak.