Los Angeles artist ARO takes a step into pop and rock with a bold taste in her latest single and the first track from her upcoming EP “Messy”, “Crazy,” which gives us another anthem for empowerment and self-discovery. Having earned her stripes in electro-pop, “Crazy” and other ARO tracks prompt a clear move towards a pop-rock anthem and a clear evolution for ARO’s music mirroring personal growth.
“Crazy” opens with an up-tempo beat and a bassline that vibrates to your core, crescendoing into a face-melting guitar solo. The track is centered on the dig at silly gender pragmatic challenges women face while growing up into mature adulthood. This narrative is masterfully woven into the fabric of the track.
ARO stands out vocally with this track, highlighting her newfound confidence and power. She has moved beyond the ‘coolness’ of her earlier work, now embracing a more vibrant and bold style. The lyrics themselves are a testament to her journey, perhaps all too often asking how one can be an individual and not simply follow the herd or remain part of a homogenous group.
The production, soldered by AWOLNATION’s Kenny Carkeet, breathes its own polished yet raw edge into ‘Crazy,’ beautifully matching ARO’s shift to the alternative. Elements of 1976’s Blondie hit ‘Rip Her To Shreds’ can be heard within, gracefully woven into the fabric of her style.
“Crazy” speaks beyond the concept of a good song; it is an anthem to be free and open in her own skin. ARO writes “Crazy,” a great track that very well introduces her talents, and above all, it is a calling to arms for those who feel limited in their lives.
Feel the empowering beat of ARO’s “Crazy” and watch out for her upcoming EP “Messy”.
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Review By: Ryan Anderson