A laid-back, lyrical collection
Living Hour recently released their third album, Someday is Today. The four band members have been working together for a few years and really show their growth as musicians and lyricists on this 11-track collection. They touch on many different stories and ideas, from love and friendship, to nostalgia and sadness. Their tracks move between laid-back and groovy to rock and indie, showcasing their new warm and captivating sound through these tracks.
“Hold Me in Your Mind,” the first song of the album, is a relaxed and content song. A synth slowly begins an arpeggio as chords angelically ring behind it. All sounds are soft, airy and gentle, creating a laid-back atmosphere. When the vocals come in, they are simple and relaxed and sing about feeling happy and fulfilled to be in someone’s life and on their mind. This song is very easygoing, relaxed and joyful. It is a positive start to the album.
The third track, “Middle Name,” is a more nostalgic and heavy song. Kicking it off with driving drums and low electric guitar patterns, the tone leans more toward melancholic and indie. The chorus is upbeat but still sad, with distorted electric guitar driving it. The vocals and lyrics are also nostalgic and sad, as the lyrics reminisce on old times and feel caught in the past. The vocals sing painfully of these times with low energy but emotional melodies that match the vibe of the lyrics and instrumentation.
The next track, “Feelings Meeting,” is their most popular track thus far on the album. Leaning into their rock side, the album beings with distorted electric guitar before pulling back to let the vocals in. The lyrics are a rant about the heavy feeling that they are experiencing at the time. It sounds almost like being lost and not knowing what will happen next, while still opting to hold on. The lyrics are short but expressive and introspective. The instrumentation is captivating and creates a building of sound as the emotions rise, keeping the listener waiting for what will happen next.
“Miss Miss Miss” takes a totally different approach. It paints pictures of a different type of scene with its laid-back soundscape. With electronic drum beats and groovy electric guitar strums, the song transports the listener into their world. The vocals come in light and airy, yet captivating as they paint a picture of life around a palomino club. The lyrics are easygoing and left for listener interpretation. The rhyme and chill vibes continue throughout the song.
The tenth track, “No Body,” is another laid-back track but takes on a sadder tone. It tells a story of sitting in a restaurant and being able to look at everything except the person in front of them. Minutes pass slowly as they memorize every corner of the room and listen to the voice around them. It is unclear if the two people sitting across from each other are going through a rough time in their relationship or if they really just do not like each other. The instrumentation carries the melancholic sound, with slow and low electric guitar plucking above gentle drums. The voices and guitars create an echoey space where there is a painfully sad feeling toward the situation being described.
Overall, this album is an impressive, easy listen with a variety of sounds and scenes that are tied together with emotion and imagery-filled lyrics.
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