A fuzzy and raucously fun nod to The Beach Boys, “Aruba” is a newly released track from a band also called Aruba, based out of Calgary, AB. Chugging guitars and a caressing backing arpeggio lead to the central hook, echoing the classic Beach Boys track with a frenzied, modern feel. The “boys look a little too tough,” slowed-down section at the mid-point impresses with its added variation, steadily rising again to the fun raucousness of the initial feel. The crunchy guitars and six-strong vocal section combine at the conclusion for one last whirring bout of fun. Aruba impress with this self-titled track.
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“Aruba” and other memorable tracks from this month can also be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Best of October 2019’ Spotify playlist.
The track is also featured in the genre-based, best-of Spotify compilation Indie Rock.
