Skycall, now helmed by Fabrice Duval, has released their latest single, “Are You Ready Now?” from their upcoming LP that’s going to get you high on seduction. Reminiscent of the 70s psychedelic era, the track is surprisingly modern for its effortlessness. “Are You Ready Now?” opens with lush, shimmering guitar melodies, immediately catching you in a dreamy state before transitioning into catchy, confident riffs over well-paced, catchy drums, handled by Amanda S. The beat draws you in, making you nod along as the energy builds.
Fabrice Duval’s husky and high vocals glide over the melody with an air of seduction. His delivery is hypnotic, as he sings of this alluring, mysterious woman. He sings, “Your deep blue eyes hypnotize me,” showing us how her features themselves caught him with a haze of mystery. The guitars grow fuzzier as the song progresses, while the bridge bursts with a raw, roiling guitar solo, tributing to Jimi Hendrix’s live performance at Woodstock 55 years prior.
Mastered by Alexandros Chrysidis at Sierra Studios in Athens, Greece, “Are You Ready Now?”’s smug and sensational arrangement explores the thrill and peril of unattainable and noxious love, who is only as committed as the situation requires. Duval’s lyrics and performance embody the emotional turbulence and destruction that such a relationship can cause over time.
As the third single of an upcoming LP with 9 tracks, “Are You Ready Now?” shows that Duval is successfully keeping the band alive despite the splitting up of band members. Stay tuned for the big release.
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Review by: Naomi Joan