Alex Spinney – Boodiyayay (2022)
Alex Spinney had us swaying along to the magical power of his single ‘I Remember’ and he is following up with his soulful second single ‘Boodiyayay’. The hypnotic blues-folk tones of the melody lead you into the revenge-filled anthem that details the end of a rocky relationship. With a nod to the cruel way the relationship ended, Spinney brings catharsis through his lush vocals and swinging music.
While the single is focused on the end of a bad relationship, there is a touch of ambiguity that opens it to interpretation. The cleansing wash of catharsis is only part of the building journey he takes listeners on. Born out of a vocal note and a riff that came later, this single brings a finger-clicking depth that lets us know Spinney has a lot to offer the musical world.
Spinney’s vocals grab your attention as he calls out through the opening of ‘Boodiyayay’. His voice has a whiskey warmth that glitters with a slick silvery sheen. The satin flows of his voice are so easy to sink into and you never want to leave the embrace of his performance. The bluesy movement of his voice over the verses rises for a soar on the chorus that is utter perfection. His smooth tenor gets you hooked to his sound and longing for a larger back catalogue. While his vocals get you utterly lost in his music, the lyrics bring a delightful storytelling flow. He brings the sombre emotions of a rocky relationship looking at the anger that comes after the breakup and the knowledge that he is better off alone.
While Spinney’s vocals get you hopelessly hooked to his music, the melody is a thing of beauty. There is a touch of folk woven into the deep beats that swing into a bluesy finger-clicking tone. The guitar strums a sway into your shoulders while the piano dances through your muscles to get them tapping to the rhythm. This movement swings into the clapping notes that make you want to clap along. It is a rich soundscape that bolsters the vocals and makes you want to play the song on repeat. There is no way that you can listen to this song and not instantly want to add it to your favourite playlist.
Alex Spinney has you hopelessly lost in his captivating sound as the swinging melody and rich vocals of ‘Boodiyayay’ sink into your soul. His vocals are hypnotic from start to finish making you want to listen to the single again and again. The music only strengthens the spell he casts on your mind while getting you lost in his music.
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