best hit tv‘s “previously bossanova” pairs dreamy acoustics and glitchy electronic flourishes with a sharp examination of the moment a manipulative relationship finally becomes clear in retrospect. The DIY project of musician Drew Sheldon, best hit tv uses the song’s bossa nova wordplay to reflect on tactics that have grown stale and transparent.
Spacey synth elements evolve quickly into a laid-back guitar phrasing, with the acoustic-led resonance then accompanied by a dreamy vocal pull. “It used to be bossanova, now it’s just old tricks,” Sheldon’s delivery soothes, capturing the literal meaning of “bossa nova”—”new trend”—while evaluating a manipulative relationship postmortem. The shifts between lush acoustics and glitchy electronics excel, with the ensuing “soi-disant” hook delighting in its dreamy, melodic entrancement. “previously bossanova” is a lovely success of a track from best hit tv.
