Scenes from the Metro by Bones in Butter: Review

by Damien Reid January 16, 2023

January 16, 2023

Scenes from the Metro by Bones in Butter: Review

“Scenes from the Metro” is a delightful indie rock track from artist Bones in Butter. Incorporating breathy vocals and trippy instrumentation seems to be the band’s strong suit. I’d imagine their music being a cross between The Smiths, and pertaining to the new wave sound from the early 90s.

Once in a blue moon, I come across a track that is immensely meditative. You can just shut your eyes and go to a happy place while a playful soundtrack keeps you company. “Scenes from the Metro” certainly added to that aspect, all the while maintaining the delicate nature of its melody. Choir-like vocals are present within the track’s structure, and it sounds truly heavenly. We’ve all been there when the right notes bring about that sense of gratification. So, when the drum patterns, atmospheric synths, and reverbed guitars connected, a lovely equilibrium of melodies took place. Understanding the guitar chord progressions of the song took me a while. However, upon inspecting it further I appreciated its minimal tone and presence all the more. Now, about the basslines, I valued the instrument’s funky and almost bluesy tone. It had a nice effect on the tune, which gave it this moody but effective energy.

Do you wanna know the surprising bit? In the middle of the track, the entire band just halts the track. After a second, they return with this groovy bass slide that puts us back into the ambient rhythm of “Scenes from the Metro.”