Showcasing a melodic power-pop timelessness, “Borrowed Time” is a consuming new single from Plastic Soldiers, the father-and-son duo of Bill Mecaughey and his son Todd. The track is described as “a tongue-in-cheek, truth-in-jest meditation on mortality and longevity–reflecting on how the years pile up and take their toll.”
Twangy guitars drive into a steady vocal presence, admitting “I can’t help but notice my time is constrained,” as harmonious backing reflections enamor alongside. The title-referencing hook arrives seamlessly thereafter, preceded by a soaring guitar line. A bridge at the two-minute turn, pleading to “spare me a dime,” also engages in its hooky pull. A memorable central hook and fantastic backing vocal harmonies highlight this enjoyable output from Plastic Soldiers.
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
