Palm Trees In Moscow – Drunk At The Airport (2022)
Influenced by the likes of R.E.M., The Replacements and The War on Drugs, US-based Palm Trees In Moscow is sure to be a rock band; however, you shouldn’t always label artists. I mean, a band could meld the sounds of established artists to create a new genre. In this case, Palm Trees In Moscow is a rock band, but there is a blend of grunge, indie-rock and pop-rock in his intriguing sound.
The brainchild of singer-songwriter Chris Frantz, Palm Trees In Moscow has been on the scene for approximately five years. Since the release of his 2017 album Savage Convenience, Frantz has built a strong following. Moreover, he has featured in various publications including Rising Artists Music Blog, Rock Era Magazine, A&R Factory, Info Music and many more. The latest addition to his well-received discography is ‘Drunk At The Airport’.
While Palm Trees In Moscow is considered a solo project, Frantz constantly collaborates with various musicians bringing diversity to his music. ‘Drunk At The Airport’ was written by Frantz but certain instrumentation was performed by musician Garrett Long. The drums were played by Dylan Grace who also assisted with the production of the track.
Alright, now we know the players let’s get to the game – the single ‘Drunk At The Airport’. Following the single ‘Blood In The Water’, ‘Drunk At The Airport’ is a harmonic arrangement of pounding drums and dynamic guitars. Melodic but with some guitar distortion, the single has a grittiness about the melody tossing you into a whirlpool of sound. Twirling about, you see pinpricks of light before your eyes and are transported to an otherworldly dimension.
The melody can definitely hold its own with infectious guitar riffs rising into catchy choruses, but I find the gritty vocals one of the most exciting aspects to ‘Drunk At The Airport’. Touching on issues of complacency, limitations and being boxed in, ‘Drunk At The Airport’ explores the mundanity of existence. However, amidst the melancholia, Palm Trees In Moscow prompt people to break free of these invisible walls and live our best lives.
Anthemic, intriguing and sophisticated in its roughness, ‘Drunk At The Airport’ is definitely one to keep on repeat.
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