WhyNotFrank – Snob (2022)
With their single ‘Snob’, WhyNotFrank continue to draw listeners into a restlessness that only comes from being able to observe what others can’t see. As the single furthers this musical ethos, it is packed with the band’s creative experimentation and fusion of unusual sounds. Highlighting the different personalities of the members, their music treads the line between hard and indie rock, for a catchy flow.
Chris D’Eramo and Asia Angelozzi are the duo behind the band, bringing a fusion of traditional and slightly quirky sounds. With an ever-evolving mosaic of music, the band keeps you guessing what they will do next while strangely staying true to their musical ethos. With two releases under their belt, this single shows that the only way they are heading is up.
‘Snob’ twirls the band’s unique sound around you, before shoving you into the melodic flow. It is a captivating movement that hooks you with a unique, yet enthralling, tone. There is a slight touch of darkness to the track which highlights the lyrics beautifully. The interplay between the guitars and drums are stunning as they drive you into the shadows of the lower levels of the music. The higher levels are inundated by Angelozzi’s vocals which merge with the instrumentation perfectly. At times, the melody has a rising feeling that claws its way from the depths of the shadows, cradling the vocals for them to really shine. While the melody does seem to take a back seat to the vocals at times, it drives through your soul and leaves a lingering touch that makes you yearn for more.
After the melody sends you sliding into the body of the track, the vocals curl around your senses like a velvet ribbon. Angelozzi’s vocals are emotive as they weave through lyrics that touch on feeling alone when surrounded by people. There is a deeper story to the lyrics that tap into situations that many people can relate to. While her performance on the verses is a velveteen slide, the chorus is a true thing of beauty. Her voice rises on the power of the music for a soaring crescendo that takes you into the stratosphere. There is a slight ebb and flow to her performance, but this enhances the emotive movement of the single. The pain and detachment of the verses rise into a powerful stance of independence in the chorus.
WhyNotFrank enthral your senses with a driving melody and powerful vocals that twirl a dark tale into an empowering stance through the addictive ‘Snob’. From the first note, the melody captures the fusion of traditional and experimental tones that the band does so well. Angelozzi’s vocals are a velvet slide that rides the power of the music into an empowering chorus that sears through your soul.
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