The Summer Fruits are back with a beautifully simple acoustic version of their song “What Kind of Love (Acoustic Version).” This new take showcases the Nottingham duo at their most personal and thoughtful. By removing all the extra elements, they create a sound that feels genuine and relatable.
The song features a duet between founding members Alex and Peter, offering a gentle reflection on a question that touches all of us. What truly makes love last? Their voices blend with heartfelt honesty as they explore different aspects of love, whether it’s passionate and fleeting or calm and lasting. Instead of arguing over which kind is best, they focus on what works for each person. The beauty of this acoustic version lies in its simplicity. It’s free from embellishments, allowing the listener to connect deeply with the music. Alex’s gentle openness contrasts nicely with Peter’s comforting warmth, perfectly matching the themes in the lyrics. It feels almost like eavesdropping on two people trying to understand each other better, not only musically but also on an emotional level. The lyrics balance between dreaming about love and being realistic about it, portraying love as something alive and constantly changing. They sing, capturing a hopeful yet open idea about love’s endurance, which gives the song its quiet strength.
The Summer Fruits formed in 2020 while studying music performance, and over the years, they have been honing their unique sound. Starting with their piano ballad. Alex and Peter have established a special place in the easy listening folk scene, blending classic songwriting with modern emotional depth.