Leadbetter Band's new single, "Sky to the Ground," is a peculiar introduction to their upcoming album, and it's the extra positive energy found in an artist learning about themselves. Written during a time of creative rebirth for songwriter Eric Leadbetter, the song captures the momentum and focus that followed his newfound freedom from alcohol, leading to a state of apparent joyfulness and galvanizing him into an artistic second wind that is palpable.
"Sky to the Ground" is steeped in blues, classic rock, and indie-rock sensibility, but it also delivers a funk-bass impact as if we had rock titans of the 1970s like Grand Funk Railroad and Edgar Winter Group in our collection. While traveling between performances, Leadbetter was full of inspiration, having been reinvigorated by the band's new rhythm section. A rhythm began to form, and at the start, it was foot stomps on the van floor, then evolving into a vocal melody conceived above the din of the highway.
He had a 20-minute spark of inspiration, the kind that artists hope for and strive to create throughout their lives. The song is eclectic, dynamic, and, above all else, a rediscovery of His release. "Sky to the Ground" functions as a statement of rebirth. Leadbetter Band defines revival in this particular composition with a sound that is all about freedom, uplift, and take-you-up momentum. This is a strong setup for what sounds like it will be a great album.