Fusing twangy power-pop and alt-pop qualities within encouragements to take leaps of faith, “Recklessly Confused” is a resonating track from The Detours. The act is led by frontman Brett Kohler, whose melodic and harmonious vocals sound like a lovable cross of Paul Heaton and Glenn Frey. “This song is about following your heart when you’re not sure you’re going the right direction in life,” the band explains. “Embracing the unknown and taking the leap in life when things are not clear.”
Chirpy guitars and a jangly undercurrent combine with subtle keys as Kohler’s vocals emerge with an enjoyable retrospection: “When I was a young boy, a knew to have some fun boy, I never learned to look back.” That carpe-diem sentiment feels yearned for in one’s older years, typically, and the track feels like a beckoning to keep that spirit intact. “I don’t know what to do, I’m recklessly confused,” the vocals then let out, as the replay-inducing qualities continue. “Recklessly Confused” is a fantastic track from The Detours, comprising excellent musicians in addition to Kohler, with Misha Molove on guitar, Ryan Clure on bass and John Keyes on drums.
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
