Gas And Blood And Blood And Blood

Jockstrap “Acid”

“Acid” is, at its essence, a straightforward ballad in the tradition of mid 20th century melodramatic pop, but the arrangement is constantly mutating to the point that the entire track feels a bit deranged. Taylor Skye’s production decisions have the song lunging between clashing tonalities, lending the piece a cartoonish quality. Imagine flipping the channels on a TV and every station is playing the same song with a different kitschy arrangement. Georgia Ellery plays it straight with her vocal, but her high and pretty voice lends another layer of uncanny irony to the song by obscuring her more brutal and grotesque lyrics somewhat in sugary sweetness.

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