Frankie V and the Lonely Club return with “Big Top”, an album that defies easy categorization, dipping into a spectrum of genres while leaning on a distinctly retro production style. The opener, “This Love,” sets the tone with an intensity that feels like a sports car slicing through a deserted highway at night—its riffs exuding an effortless cool.
“See You Again” takes a different turn, anchored by a lush organ and a velvety hook that lingers as they croon, “Bye Bye Baby, see you again on the other side.” The title track, “Big Top,” stands out with its unexpected chord shifts, throwing in some curveballs that keep you on your toes, while “Black Widow” taps into jam-band territory, stirring up a sense of nostalgia for sun-soaked festival days. The delicate, dreamy “Pleasure Point” features intricate guitar work that elevates the track, and “Slo Burn” feels like a long-lost gem from the ’70s, dripping with vintage swagger.
On “Nothing Above You,” they hit the emotional bullseye, delivering the kind of tearjerker ballad that feels timeless, while “Heartbeat” and “The Light” keep the momentum with their sharp, melodic sensibilities. Closer “Alone” caps off the record with a hard-hitting rock anthem that leaves you wanting more. Big Top is a refreshing antidote to the polished sterility that dominates the mainstream—Frankie V and the Lonely Club keep things raw, unpredictable, and thoroughly engaging.
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