Save Me by Crux: Review

by Damien Reid January 18, 2023

January 18, 2023

Save Me by Crux: Review

The musical diversity of Crux is incredible to hear. This is especially true in their single “Save Me”, where the elements of prog-rock and experimental transitions keep things flowing. Consisting of three tracks, “Save Me” and its radio edit, also “Specialist Jewellery” a bass and piano-heavy uplifting number.

We start our musical expedition at the heart of a dystopia-style synthesizer in “Save Me.” Gloomy and equipped with a dark outfit, the track starts off in a prog rock-style rhythm piece. Mixing bass, percussion, and a truly trippy melody that follows. Eventually, the band takes a sudden pause in the verse sequence and just hats the percussion to freely move in a subtle melody. Crux went from moody rock, into a brighter more indie sound at a brisk pace. It was quite thrilling to hear. I’d have thought they were two different songs, rather witnessing the combination of two different tones intertwining sparked my soul with intrigue. When we reach the main hook of the song, a melodic crescendo greets us. At this stage, the band is at its highest groove and lets out each instrument’s tension gracefully while the drummer goes all out in maintaining the gripping tempo.

“Specialist Jewellery” is a lovely ambient track. The intro is simply marvelous especially as clean bass notes mix with bright piano chords for a chilling sound. When the choir vocals enter, you know that the track’s gonna have that layer of ecstasy tied with prog rock. Expect the unexpected with Crux, for they’ll truly cause waves within the music biz folks.