Cris Cap’s latest release ‘Gone Too Soon’ is a three-track emotional arc; a short but striking journey that swings from heartbreak to humour without ever losing its sense of humanity. If the lead single is a candlelit reflection on mortality, the full EP reads like a diary scribbled across a week of complex emotions: sorrow, resilience, levity, and longing, all painted in Cap’s warm, genre-bending style.
The title-track is a masterclass in understated soul and emotional clarity, rooted in a devastating personal loss. The standout performance by Tyla Raé adds depth to a song already heavy with feeling, and the stripped-back production ensures the weight of the moment never feels overdone.
But what’s truly compelling about ‘Gone Too Soon’ as a full collection is how Cap refuses to dwell in sadness alone.
Track two, ‘Young Gun’, pulls the curtain open with a swaggering, groove-laced R&B bounce that couldn’t be more different in tone, but somehow feels entirely in sync. There’s fire here, a kind of quiet confidence threaded through funk guitar and upbeat percussion. Cap’s sense of rhythm and melodic intuition shine here, offering a much-needed breath between heavier moments.
Then there’s ‘Live Like My Cat’, a witty, tongue-in-cheek ode to the art of doing absolutely nothing and loving it. With playful chord changes, jazzy piano flourishes, and a vocal delivery that oozes dry charm, it’s the EP’s wildcard and perhaps its most disarming track. On paper, it’s a song about feline envy. But underneath the humour is a subtle meditation on stillness, escapism, and perhaps even self-acceptance. After all, who among us hasn’t looked at a purring cat and thought: “They’ve got it figured out”?
What ties this three-song suite together isn’t just Cap’s piano touch or his production finesse, it’s his emotional range. He can mourn without melodrama, celebrate without losing depth, and poke fun without losing sincerity. Each song brings a distinct colour, but together, they form a complete picture of a songwriter willing to show all sides of the human experience.
Cris Cap’s ‘Gone Too Soon’ is a compact lesson in how to feel, and feel fully. From the ache of goodbye to the joy of a good groove and the comfort of a curled-up cat, Cap delivers it all with honesty, warmth, and unmistakable soul.
