Nudo Blu – Sundress Ride (2022)
If you are a fan of jazz improvisation and soulful singles, you are in the right place because Nudo Blu brings all of this to ‘Sundress Ride’. Featuring some great artists from London, the single is a jazzy musical fest that slides decadently into soulful vocals for a chilled vibe. Bringing a touch of indie and acoustic pop to the neo-soul and mellow jazz vibes, the single is a wonder to listen to.
The first single in a trilogy of soothing acoustic tracks, Blu is combining quarantine heartbreak with euphoric melodics. Offering a taste of what is to come, this single is sure to have you running into her back catalogue to find the other tracks of the trilogy. Bringing the best elements of different styles and experiences together, this is the track for any heartbreak addict.
‘Sundress Ride’ hits you with the jazzy vibes from the first thrumming bass note. The clicking notes that float over these thrums meets the rather mellow movement of the guitar. Through the melody, you are drawn into a really chilled vibe that edges toward the carefreeness of youth and falling in love. You can easily imagine this song being played at a jazz club, with Blu sitting on a chair singing as the band plays around her. Through the movement of the music, you are transported to another time. There is a feeling of warmth that is tempered by a coolness like the humid warmth of a city after it rains. The keyboard solo later in the track brings a wonderful improv vibe to the track like it has just wandered into the song and is dancing around the other instrumentation. This solo adds to the chilled vibes of the single while making you want to relax back in your chair and soak up the dance over the shuffling drums.
The easy vibes of the melody allow the vocals to bring the story of the track to life. From the first word, Blu sends you to London and a relationship that has a time limit on it. There is a bittersweet feeling to her performance, but this is contrasted by a strange happiness as she reminisces about the relationship. The summer fling of the single leaves a warm feeling in your chest as you are reminded of the good times even as they slide into a chilled moment. Her performance has a jazzy huskiness to it that works wonderfully with the acoustic instrumentation and the slight hint of smoke that weaves through the track.
Nudo Blu has you sinking into the jazzy vibes of ‘Sundress Ride’ while reminiscing about a summer fling, the happy memories and the bittersweet end. The melody has you sliding into the warmth of the memories in the lyrics before you soak up the improv keyboard solo. Her vocal performance has a husky smokiness that is wonderful to listen to as she thinks about days past and the strange combination of feelings they leave.
