Ama Jane – Paper Castles (2021)
There are many ways that we sabotage ourselves without realising it. This is something that Ama Jane has woven into the pop tones of her single ‘Paper Castles’. With vulnerable vocals, the single draws you into a journey of self-discovery as Jane speaks to her younger self and reassures her that it is okay to make mistakes.
While looking back on how badly she treated herself when she was younger, Ama Jane straddles the line between bubblegum pop and grunge rock. This bold and eclectic sound has been years in the making as Jane has spent time carefully crafting and honing her musical skills. Using her unique music, she creates gritty pop tracks that ignite a fire in your soul while leaving tendrils of haunting vocals floating through your senses.
‘Paper Castles’ bubbles with the sound of her electronic pop influences. There is a tender feeling to the light notes that drip into your brain before the shuffling beats shimmer through your senses. There is a wonderful depth to the melody like rain dropping into a pond of untold depths. The swell of sound on the chorus has you soaring on good vibes. There are moments where the melody drops to nothingness for the vocals to really shine. When it comes back, the pop feeling remains, but there is a gritty undertone that lets you know that there is something much deeper to the track than you first imagine.
This depth comes through on the vocals which are vulnerable and emotionally raw. The lyrics are interesting as they initially make you think the track is about a relationship but as the song progresses the true message becomes clear. Through the single, you are drawn into a conversation with a younger self that is reassuring and strengthening. As you are filled with the strength of the track, you will be amazed by Jane’s vocals which are showcased to perfection. You can feel the delicate power on the chorus, the haunting layering of harmonisations and the emotive movements that fill every corner of your soul.
Ama Jane takes you on a journey of self-discovery and self-love through the conversation with her younger self that is ‘Paper Castles’. The blending of bubbling pop and gritty undertones creates a melody that offers a glimpse of the depths of the single. Her vocals are highlighted to perfection through the emotive, raw, vulnerable and strengthening flow.
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