A Review of Jeeves’ New Single ‘Where Did All The Good Men Go’
- Nat Greener
- Aug 15
- 2 min read
Jeeves’ new single ‘Where Did All The Good Men Go’ feels like the kind of track that could only have been written after years of quietly wrestling with a question until it demanded to be shared. Penned in 2017 during the cultural reckoning of the #MeToo movement, it cuts to something both urgent and universal — are good men the rule, or the exception? The Indian-American singer-songwriter delivers his meditation with understated power, letting his voice carry warmth and ache in equal measure.
Blending the confessional intimacy of Ed Sheeran with the refined guitar craft of John Mayer, Jeeves creates a sound that’s polished yet deeply personal. His self-described ‘brown sugar finish’ is the perfect shorthand for the track’s sonic palette — smooth, rich, and subtly textured. Produced in Nashville by Grammy-nominated guitarist Charles Myers, the song is elevated by Aaron Sterling’s deft drumming and Shaan Ramaprasad’s stirring string arrangement, which swells and recedes with cinematic precision.
The melody is unhurried, giving every lyric room to breathe, while the arrangement mirrors the song’s emotional openness. There’s a sense of space here that makes the vulnerability even more affecting — every note feels intentional, every pause charged with meaning. It’s music that invites you in slowly, rewarding patience with depth.
Live, the track made its debut at Los Angeles’ Hotel Café, a performance that placed Jeeves among a rising wave of South Asian voices redefining the American singer-songwriter tradition. His delivery in both live and studio settings shows a performer in tune with his material, willing to let quiet moments speak as loudly as any chorus.
As the first release from his forthcoming debut album Now or Never, ‘Where Did All The Good Men Go’ sets a compelling tone. It’s not just a beautifully arranged, heartfelt single — it’s a cultural and personal conversation, one that lingers long after the final chord fades.
