Hawke, or whomever the song’s subject truly is, may or may not have hidden from his problems in the darkness of a movie theater, but “Here They Come” is a song for anyone who runs at the first hint of difficulty. That video would lead us to believe that the friend is actor Ethan Hawke (who, upon hearing the song, turns off the stereo and bludgeons Leithuaser with a chair), but in truth it doesn’t matter. Some are strangers I’ve met, but a lot are friends”, explains Hamilton Leithauserin a teaser for lead single “Here They Come” before the song’s official release. “All of the songs on my new record are about people. Born Again is out on April 3 via Fat Possum Records, and be sure to catch Ellison her North American tour while you can. The purposeful drumbeat and unhurried guitar move steadily towards a power ballad climax and in the closing refrain Ellisrepeats in her honey-sweet voice, “some things should be embarrassing” over and over as a reminder not just to herself, but to her listener as well. Despite its vulnerability “Embarrassing” is full of defiance and strength, using a feeling we so easily look away from or blame others for as a tool for growth and self-forgiveness. Making concessions like “maybe you were right when you said I love to play the victim” Ellisdisplays a maturity and self-awareness beyond her years. This synth-forward, dreamy track is no pity party, it’s a promise to be better in a remarkable coming to terms with accountability. In this deeply confessional slow burn, the Ontario-based artist turns her gaze inward to address the feeling of embarrassment, deviating from the beaten path towards a much harder truth sometimes we feel shame because we should. Friedman makes us feel like we're sitting with our friends over a cup of coffee while endlessly lamenting possible outcomes to a crucial election and facing its potential reality because we know "Those who stay behind / will be left on the shore," and, as she continues in the chorus, the elected leader will inevitably ignore our concerns by begging us to believe "Good outweighs bad / as we approach perfection." Dirty Projectors are currently on tour.Ĭontemplate the nuances of shame with “Embarrassing," the second release off the self-proclaimed emo dream-pop artist Ellis’new album, Born Again. Other common desires between citizen and candidate are addressed, but for listeners, the relatable subject matter never becomes tense. Never mind we all might be feeling afraid. "Overlord" kicks off with an inner dialogue plea appropriate for, and thought by so many through the seemingly endless election year, "Please don't yell at the train / just get aboard." The politician wants us to all strap in and stay quiet. For their first single in two years, Dirty Projectors comes back with a sunny single reminiscent of a radio single we might hear in the Summer of 1998 Friedman's beautiful voice singing over a simple acoustic melody, while still tackling tough topics. There's something a little daunting about the concept of Maia Friedman's angelic voice singing the word "Overlord" several times in two-and-a-half minutes, but the reality is actually much better. The track truly captures the emotions that are brought up when going through heartbreak, and contemplates what it means to work towards being able to, as Perez puts it, "feel again." Photo by Ragan Henderson. A powerful guitar solo added at the end brings the once somber tune to an entirely different energetic level. Delicate components such as jazzy guitar melodies, shimmery synth layers and added percussion emphasize Perez’s already eloquent vocal delivery. Perez’s lyrics examine how it feels to reminisce on a former connection when presented in conjunction with the catchy and soulful elements reworked by NYC native Huck, the song offers a depth and groove that juxtaposes the relatively pensive original. While the original was a soft, melancholic exploration of lost love, this rework has gained a few additional captivating melodies that bring a brighter movement to the emotionally engaging track. While dynamic sonic changes suggest the idea of alternate perspectives, the impassioned lyrics stay consistent across each version. " The track is one of four versions released this month that contrast the energy of the original. Jovan Perez’s buttery vocals are accentuated within the freshly-released adapted version of his late-2020 release, titled "feel again (huck rework).
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