Ben Barritt has always had a knack for pairing lyrical nuance with musical richness, and his newest single “Some Time” is no exception. It’s a track that stretches the boundaries of his alt-pop storytelling, drawing listeners into a surreal scenario—a first date with a superhero. There’s a kind of quiet magic in the premise alone. The way Barritt tells it, you meet someone incredible, magnetic, even otherworldly. You connect. You hope for more. But they’ve got greater responsibilities—saving cities, maybe—leaving you with nothing but memories, questions, and the echo of something almost within reach.
The song feels like an odyssey despite its tight runtime. Its production is lush and layered—five synths swirl together like shifting weather patterns, creating a dreamlike undercurrent that matches the song’s emotional mix of awe and melancholy. There’s an elegance in how it builds, never rushing, always deliberate, until everything is swept into a guitar solo so emotionally charged it derails the rhythm entirely—the drummer, in one of the most vivid musical moments, reportedly drops her sticks. It’s that kind of record: cinematic, detailed, and totally unpredictable.
“Some Time” is the product of four years of collaboration, tweaking, and exploration. It showcases the deep creative synergy between Barritt and bassist-producer Hannes Hüfken, a partnership that’s truly come into its own with the upcoming album Reunion. While their previous work leaned into gentle fingerpicking and warm, bluesy riffs, this new chapter is bolder, more vivid—music that pulses with color and wit without ever losing its emotional core.
Barritt’s songwriting remains both grounded and imaginative. He writes about a date with a superhero, yes—but it’s really about that universal moment when you meet someone who feels larger than life, who shifts your sense of time and space. Then they’re gone. And you’re left wondering if they’ll ever come back, or if that single moment was all you’ll ever get. It’s tender, a little funny, and kind of heartbreaking. Just like the best of his work.
If “Some Time” is any indication, Reunion will be an album worth waiting for—an evolution of an artist who continues to surprise, drawing beauty out of unexpected places, and reminding us that even fleeting connections can echo long after the music fades.
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