The cover is a stirring reimagining of the track penned to benefit the victims of 2005’s Hurricane Katrina
A track originally conceived as a charity single that raised over $100 million to rebuild homes for families affected by Hurricane Katrina, the resonating appeal of ‘The Heart of America’ is something that has taken on a life of its own in the time since, serving as a beacon of hope and solidarity for anybody struggling and facing hardship, promising better and more hopeful times in the future.
The new take on the track by Cycamore is one that is once again steeped in American tradition, taking the fundamentals that made the track feel so engrossing and powerful and left such a mark on listeners and giving them a new soulful, modern coat of paint. The vocals here feel as pristine and soothing as the thoughtful instrumentation, and the track as a whole does a great job of embodying the spirit and strength that the original track was steeped in and what inspired so many to want to make a difference.
