Alex Noelle – Ludlow (2020)
Alex Noelle is taking those old memories you get stuck in and turning them into an energetic and infectious pop track. ‘Ludlow’ comes from the personal experience of memories of an ex getting stuck in Noelle’s head just like a catchy song. This led her to combine catchy melodics with chronic nostalgia for a single that you can dance to when the world is not going your way and that will stay in your head longer than the memories will.
All of this has been combined with her almost brutally honest lyrics that are insightful while a little dark at times. While she is an emotive storyteller, she is also a certified music therapist working through everything that brings us down. If you are looking for something to replace the memories you are stuck on, this is the single for you.
Alex Noelle’s vocals open ‘Ludlow’ with a pure vocal tone. The opening vocal line is smooth and gives you a taste of the power in her vocals. This turns into a slightly faster tone that drives the rhythm of the track. As you are propelled by her vocal delivery, you are drawn into the lyrics. There is a great relatable feeling to the lyrics while the chorus is super catchy with one line that is sure to get stuck in your head. Through her vocals, you are filled with a sense of nostalgia and sadness as the honest lyrics wash over you. The almost acapella harmonisations later in the track add to the catchiness of the music while making you want to pop along.
The vocals are really the shining star of the track but that does not mean the melody is not wonderful. There is a clapping tone to the beats that add to the alternative-pop soundscape. As the vocals drive the rhythm, the twinkling tones of the melody add to the emotional atmosphere.
Alex Noelle replaces the memories you are stuck thinking about with the catchy vocal tones of ‘Ludlow’. Her vocals really shine on this single as they drive the rhythm and touch on relatable emotions. The melody acts more as a foundation for the vocals to get you yet fill you with a dancing vibe.
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