The first single from Andrew Robertson‘s forthcoming debut album, “Steve Jobs Song” is an impressive saxophone-propelled work with nostalgic charm, reminding at points of Squeeze and The Psychedelic Furs. Enthusiastic brass leads the way from the get-go, the lyrics beckoning a call to adventure initially: “The last cause of the Western dream, was the shadow in your mind, he took a trip on the crystal sea, tried to find the high life.” Graceful, dreamy guitars envelop past the one-minute mark, the vocals relaying a post-punky charm, recalling Chameleons UK. The structural parts diversify between high-flying brass-forward adventure and guitar-laden melancholy, perhaps suggestive of the track namesake’s complex journey.
The debut album, Natural Born Actor, releases this summer. “Steve Jobs Song” has me thoroughly excited for it.
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“Steve Jobs Song” and other memorable tracks from this month can also be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Best of June 2021’ Spotify playlist.
