In their latest offering, โEmpty Home,โ Crux masterfully blends elements of prog-rock and grunge to create a poignant musical reflection of the isolation experienced during the pandemic. With melancholic guitar melodies, soft rhythm parts, and a gradual build-up, the track captures the emotional essence of being confined within the four walls of an isolated world.
Opening with sombre guitar notes that convey a longing sense, โEmpty Homeโ immediately sets a contemplative tone. The lyrics, which touch on the experience of isolation during the pandemic, are expressed with loosely accentuated lines sung with blurred vocals in an echoing and roomy atmosphere. The vocals, expressively yet subtly and softly, convey the vulnerability poignantly.
As the track progresses, the instrumentation gains momentum, mirroring the gradual increase of emotions that can arise during periods of isolation. The consistently paced drums provide a steady heartbeat, grounding the song on a rhythmic foundation. The guitar work shines with its intricate melodies that seem to mirror the intricate thoughts and feelings that emerge when one is left alone with their thoughts.
One of the standout features of โEmpty Homeโ is its ability to evoke a sense of frustration and restlessness with a quiet melancholy and coolness. The sporadic driving guitar parts inject moments of intensity into the song, representing the underlying angst.
Recorded at Blank Studios and produced by Sam Grant from Pigs x7, โEmpty Homeโ by Crux carries a sonic depth that matches its emotional weight.
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Review By: Naomi Joan