A nostalgic ’80s rock charisma unveils on “Flashback Insomniac,” a recent track from The Rough Shapes. Debonair vocals encourage to “take control,” as fluid guitars ascend into spacey synths; the vocals ascend in pitch here, continuing the palpable momentum as the synths glisten with powerful impact alongside the fervent guitars. The vocal range past the three-minute furthers that ’80s-friendly passion.
The “make decisions,” uptick thereafter is fully replay-inducing, especially as a feverish vocal swell shows anthemic appeal thereafter. The “living in a time machine,” line is especially apt, as the track exudes a throwback sound that maintains exuberance and ingenuity even within its retro-minded embrace. We’re excited to hear what’s next from The Rough Shapes.
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
