By: Eric Reyes
May 14, 2021
SHY Martin delivers an honest and intimate track with โFeelings.โ
At times it feels like a confrontation. Weโre given the story of this relationship filled with plenty of emotional turmoil. Questions abound if maybe too much was revealed, too much was asked. And thereโs no overlooking the harm done, intentionally and otherwise.
But the โMea Culpaโ offered throughout shows a mature, if still naรฏvely hopeful, view of the situation. Something imperfect, with plenty of room for improvement. But they still want to give it a go, itโs worth it. Donโt go.
SHY Martinโs vocal performance wields the conventions of current pop to great effect. From sleepy, almost baby-doll mutterings that draw the listener in, like a sullen confession, her voice spreads its wings and takes flight with the backing mix. Backed by a well textured chorus of echoes and back-up vocals (electronic and otherwise), we get that effect of enhanced suggestion from romantic numbers in Disney movies or musicals. The current state of things is laid out before us in plain terms, and a blunt request, bordering on a command, is given.
โDonโt Go.โ
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