You’re Mine by Scarlet Mill: Review

Scarlet Mill is a Dutch two-piece alternative-indie band that was resurrected after nearly 35 years by Jennifer Moesker and Erik Verhoef. Their music travels through the worlds of European Americana and electric dreamwave, with the finest storytelling at its heart. Their second album, which has been widely anticipated, is set to be released this year, and they have teased us with another track from it, entitled “You’re Mine.”
If you’ve heard their debut album “Chronicles,” you’ll recognize the familiar melodies just a few seconds in. It’s because “You’re Mine” is a reworked version of their previous album’s song “Je Suis a Toi.” The first French half, with its calming piano, percussion, and wonderful harmonies, was preserved in its entirety; the re-recording simply makes all of these elements sound more refined. The blend of cello, clarinet, and guitar also keeps the background graceful and classic. However, as the song develops into the second half, it takes on a darker, ethereal tone with the inclusion of a deep, disturbed English male vocal. It adds a surprising layer to the track, which alternates between haunting, addictive, and creepy, unsettling. While the female sings of her unconditional love, her partner’s side of the relationship exudes possessive, menacing undertones. According to the band, this song is also about the ability to surrender in a relationship and how love may be lost in translation. It will be fascinating to see how this story fits into the album’s theme, which is meant to be about romance and remorse. I simply cannot wait.
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Review by: Lily Thomas