Sharl – Games (2022)
Sharl brought bold, bright and slightly bratty energy to her pop blast ‘Let Me Know’ as she packed in a euphoric rush of emotion. Her much-awaited follow-up single ‘Games’ is another true pop bop as she draws on visuals and sound from retro video games. Bursting with hyper-pop energy, the single sparkles with retro game notes while the lyrics tell an honest and heartfelt story.
Through the retro vibes of gaming, Sharl laments the current state of modern dating with an undeniably honest flow. With this single, she is cementing her place as an artist to watch out for while pushing the energy of her sound. Fusing classic and modern melodic elements, she brings a splash of pop culture that makes her music really engaging.
Sharl’s vocals open ‘Games’ with an honest and tender touch. Her voice has an open feeling as she lays out her thoughts and feelings about the dating game. The tender touch of her performance takes a more hyper-pop turn as the single progresses. The chorus is packed with bright sparkling tones that bring neon colours to your brain. While the delivery is a blast of pop sensibilities, the lyrics offer a confidence that lets you know you don’t have to conform to what other people want. Woven into the single is a relatable and heartfelt story of not wanting to play games while dating and looking for a true connection. Later in the track, there is a swing to the performance that showcases the power of Sharl’s vocals while retaining an honest and open tone.
While Sharl’s vocals dominate the single drawing you into her thoughts, feelings and consideration of the dating world, the melody brings its own flair to the track. There is a really light feeling to the opening before the bleeps of retro games makes their way into the soundscape. The hyper-pop vibe of her vocals shines in the melody with a bounce that gets you moving to the sound. The retro game tones have been wonderfully woven into a bright pop movement. In the latter parts of the single, the video game tones start to make themselves known are rise through the pop sensibilities. While the arcade tones make a mark on the track, they are still perfectly merged with the melodic line.
Using some retro game beeps, powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics, Sharl laments over modern dating in the most relatable way possible through ‘Games’. Her vocals are the star of the single as they draw you into her thoughts before rising on a powerful line. The retro game tones blink and bleep through the melody while being woven into a hyper-pop flow.
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