Regardless of the political element that nearly defines ‘The Guy Who Won’, Michael Lyon’s latest single, we can see a heartful piece of folk pop hidden not far beneath the patriotic façade of the song.
Based in Torrance, California, Michael Lyon is a singer and songwriter who is only armed with his jangly, warm acoustic guitar, his voice, and a tight backing choir as he embarks on his latest single. Written about Lyon’s disappointment with American politics and how he feels like he has been lied to for a long time, ‘The Guy Who Won’ is a song about the hope he feels for the upcoming elections.
As a song, ‘The Guy Who Won’ is a straight-to-heart affair of singer-songwriter intimacy and warmth. Lyon’s guitar strums are gentle and his organic, fragile vocal delivery showcases the man’s emotional depth and vulnerability. The backing vocals are beautifully arranged and are plentiful. There’s very little to complain about with Michael Lyon’s latest release.
‘The Guy Who Won’ is an enjoyable, short listen, if you can get onboard with the political element, which are naturally aimed at a purely American audience. A touching piece of folk pop.