In fact, drums play such a crucial role on these songs that even the direst lyrics sound optimistic within the framework of such buoyant music. The album opener, Cruel Girl, serves as an ideal example, telling a story of a susceptible guy who, despite his girl treating him wrong, can t muster the willpower to walk away. Even as this admitted fool narrates his anguish, you can t help but bop your head with a smile on your face.
As much as rhythm factors into the momentum of this music, it s ultimately the inspired use of melody and harmony that distinguishes it as remarkable. Songs like Can t Stop Thinking About Her and Floating By seamlessly thread Swirsky and Rueberg s vocals into a lovely two-part harmony. And the modest melodies of It s No Secret and the title track, especially, impart a warm sensibility that s not expressed enough in contemporary pop music.
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