Swelling into a nostalgic ’90s rock glow, “Epley Maneuver” comes via Brother Language, a Brooklyn-based project led by Matt Bell. The track is described as “about the vertigo diagnosis of a close family member,” and represents the first single from Brother Language’s upcoming second album.
A solemn acoustical pulse complements emotive vocal layers seamlessly, shifting into a warm distortion-heavy embrace. The vocal tone and heavier-rock escalation reminds fondly of Ozma and ’90s alt-rock in general. The shimmering acoustics approaching the three-minute mark also compel with a spirited charm.
“Epley Maneuver” consumes with its dynamic structural tones and lyrical emphasis; its resonating “are you feeling better yet?” sequence captures the whirlwind of emotions involved in a diagnosis within the family, with a flurry of details and emotions coalescing around the unified desire for hopeful betterment.
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Best of April 2023’ Spotify playlist.
