Introduced by quirky wildlife samples drenched in reverb, ‘Amor Fati (Silver Threads)’ reveals its true nature not long after that. Built on playful and sleazy indie stylings, the track develops with charm and charisma in between fuzzy guitar riffs and casual drums, to then be crowned by Rare Seed’s lo-fi vocals, here delivered with nonchalance and fresh coolness. In terms of mood, we are between melancholia and nostalgia.
A quintessentially eclectic effort: chilled and basic, yet nuanced and meaningful. In the post-chorus sections, there’s also a tiny bit of drama, with the harmonic material taking a decisively cinematic direction. This gives the record a healthy amount of poignancy, transforming what we thought was a simple indie piece into a much more complex and layered offering.
Hailing from Louisiana, Rare Seed have just released an EP, ‘Heavy Blows’, from which ‘Amor Fati (Silver Threads)’ is taken. Speaking about the scope of the record, the group explains: “Its blue-note-tinged melodies and melancholic subject matter will make your heart beat.”
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