“Crazy Eyes” is a dreamy pop earworm from Los Angeles-based artist Linuss. A hazy synth pad effervescence builds alongside playful percussion, joined shortly thereafter by calming guitar-laden dreaminess. The production and vocal delivery here reminds fondly of Damon Albarn, in tone, and the subsequent drive into a satiating hook furthers the captivation. The “I didn’t know,” vocal pleading and glistening guitars assemble for a bright, replay-inducing appeal.
“Crazy Eyes” is another success from Linuss, impressing previously with “Pop Rocks” and “In My Room.”
Linuss elaborates on the track’s fun narrative:
“It tells the story of a woman who burns down her sister’s house wearing a stolen wedding dress in a desperate drunken campaign to satiate her own jealousy. When I showed this song to an old friend, she asked me, “Who is this crazy b***?” Turns out she isn’t real, but maybe just a hyperbolic analogy for jealous partners I’ve had in the past.”
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Best of August 2023’ Spotify playlist.
