Bouncy synth pulses and soaring vocal passion delight on “Emotional,” an affecting new track from Better Animal, the collaborative project of Alex Thompson and Josh White. Hazy guitar jangles and an amiable rhythmic reflection bolster the enjoyable soundscape, leading into the reassuring “it’s quite alright” vocal entrancement — ruminating on losing one’s mind with sympathetic, relatable ears-open charm.
The ensuing “you’re emotional” hook stirs in its uplifted vocal emotion, heartfelt in its retrospective glow and illuminated guitar additions. The shifts between more understated synth-pop and crisp, effervescent rock/pop synergy make for a resonating listening experience throughout, enticing replays with its enveloping soundscape and lovely outro, where wordless vocal elements and dreamy guitars converge. “Emotional” is a stirring listen from Better Animal.
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
