Two singles out at this time from Utah-based artist Horseshoes showcase an enveloping, intimate vein of songwriting. The venture of Austin Greaves compels with each “suite ossuary” and “drive,” unified of their explorations of latest relationships at a crossroads. A textured mix of people and rock, rousing in each impactful distortion and luxurious acoustic/key intertwining, reminds aesthetically of John Vanderslice.
“suite ossuary” unfolds with a lush entrancement, weaving hypnotic guitar layers with sounds resembling a swarm of birds chickening out. Serene acoustics and twinkling keys accompany a compelling vocal introspection. “It was me, and it was you,” they let loose. This preliminary conveying of unity develops right into a extra stark realization, as one involves phrases with now navigating life as a part of a brand new relationship. “We have been younger,” the vocals proceed, furthering the previous tense and sense of reflection on the need of shifting past previous tumult and into a gift newness. A roaring swell of cathartic distortion arrives within the second half, as thematic ruminations on reminiscence — and an unraveling sense of route — construct right into a stirring finale with textured guitars and hazy, wordless vocal infusions.
The equally charming “drive” additionally analyzes a relationship in literal movement, as a pair embarks on a street journey. Urgings that “I’ll attempt,” complement a lyrical drive that stirs in its conversational feeling. Buoyant keys and durable acoustics linger beneath harmonious vocals because the “we’re going to the coast,” suaveness arises. The balmy visions of a enjoyable street journey shifts right into a extra ardent self-analysis, with the “you had instructed me that I had gone too far,” and parking-lot desertion suggesting strife, and a mutual want to search out the opposite’s genuine self. Each “suite ossuary” and “drive” are improbable items of songwriting which have us totally anticipating Horseshoes’ upcoming album, additionally titled suite ossuary, out this spring,