Neon Skyline by The Art Crimes Band: Review

by Damien Reid October 13, 2022

October 13, 2022

Neon Skyline by The Art Crimes Band: Review

The guitarist for The Art Crimes Band, Stephen Kirby, wrote “Neon Skyline” after finding inspiration from the novel “Bright Lights, Big City” by American author Jay McInerney. It is a jazzy pop number, that’ll surely make you awestruck.

The song greets us with a dreamy guitar arrangement to what I think is termed phaser effects (but “wah-wah” effects might potentially be lurking in the background). There’s a bass guitar and a faintly strumming acoustic guitar as well, and the synthesizers set the stage for the vocal harmonies to arrive. Eventually, the band will put you in a trance with a gorgeous saxophone piece, hence there’s a lot of blues, jazz, and even some pop on this epic adventure. Once you hear the cinematic synthesizers accompanying the glamourous sounds of “Neon Skyline”, I think you will comprehend the actual depth and nature of this tune. The singer’s voice is genuinely amazing, the high range has a very delicate feel to the entire track.

In the song’s intermission, it provides a little moment of respite before continuing, onwards to an energetic return. The track has the sensation of a personal homage, full of intensity and remarkable passion. The track’s rhythm has a magnetic draw, as the end progresses you’ll know what I mean. The saxophone exit solo is ethereal and reminiscent of an 80s city pop hit from Japan. Thank you for your music The Art Crimes Band, it has been an honor!