George Michael has lifted the lid on his new single, Let Her Down Easy.

The ballad, a surprising move for the star (who’s usually famed for his up-tempo beats), is the lead release from the singer’s forthcoming album Symphonica, his first full-length LP in over ten years.

Take a listen below; a full accompanying video is set to be unveiled in the coming days, however a preview of the visual has been released (check it after the jump):