MY BABY – A Dream I Dream (2021)
MY BABY are taking a serious turn with their sound moving from haunting and groovy psychedelia to futuristic dream-pop in ‘A Dream I Dream’. The changing soundscape of the single is an embodiment of the band’s reinventing spirit and brings a blast of freshness to listeners. As you are bombarded by the new sound, the single contemplates the absurdity of uncertain times while tugging at your emotions with a sense of dreamy longing.
The Amsterdam-based trio brings a melodic nuance to the soundscape that truly showcases their versatility. Whether you are a firm fan or hearing them for the first time, the chameleonic nature of the band will get you hooked to their sound. Wonderfully produced and masterfully crafted, the single is an exciting step for the trio.
The pulses that open ‘A Dream I Dream’ have a retro pop feeling to them that has your mind heading back to the ‘80s. The electronic pop vibe of the music is rather soft as it gently gets you moving to the rhythm. While infections in its tone, it is not overwhelming and slowly builds through your senses until you are undeniably hooked. As the touch of retro tones makes its way into your senses, they turn to a more futuristic sound as the single progresses. The rise of these futuristic tones brings a modernity to the soundscape that merges with the heavy beats that offer a hint of rock. Later in the track, there is a touch of psychedelia that comes through with the guitar.
While the melody has you moving to its pop sensibilities, the vocals bring a heavy hit of dreaminess to the soundscape. Their airiness has a sleek feeling to it like pastel coloured water running through your fingers. Were you to try and capture the vocals, you know that they would evade you like fog. This enhances the dream-pop edge of the track and softens some of the heavy beats. The lyrics are a little at odds with the soft dreaminess of the vocals as they consider the uncertainty of being unknown. This is tinged with the knowledge that you are dreaming while still longing to be known.
MY BABY have you floating in a retro dreamscape filled with nebulous pastel clouds, dancing beats and a sense of longing in ‘A Dream I Dream’. The melody brings a touch of retro tones to a movement of futuristic dream-pop all handled with a great mastery. The vocals are dreamy and soft cushioning the emotions of the lyrics.
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