The theme, “love,” has got to be the most used concept in songwriting and artistry in general, but Kindé’s debut EP, Letter in Love, has got to be one of the most interesting ones that I have binged listened to so far. Join me as I talk about the EP in detail, and read why Kindé has a bright future in the music scene.
The note and chord progression used in the first track, “Dopamine High,” works hand in hand with that R&B and Soul vibe of the track. The note and chord progression used in the first track, “Dopamine High” works hand in hand with that R&B and Soul vibe of the track.
The second track of the EP, titled “Hangin On,” took a different turn by telling a story about a relationship that’s “hangin on” even though it’s clearly hurting one another. Phrases like / Got you wrapped up in your own game, there’s no one left for you to blame / You can go ahead and try, this you cannot deny / you’ll come crashing down before me, be the thrill of the night/ are lines that hit the main point of the track.
“Patient” is the third track of this EP, and by far has the most straight-to-the-point lyrics compared to the rest of the tracks on this EP. The song talks about the crisis of a relationship that was once in its happiest and highest form. Phrases like / I’m just trying to find a way that I can please you / But there’s no guarantees / I’m tired of the back and forth, loving Assumptions, I’m sick of all the fighting / are lines that give off the whole point of the track while being as straight as an arrow.
The fourth track of this EP, titled “Dancing In The Clouds,” is what I call a fight song. These are songs that are meant to empower anyone, especially people that is done with the grieving stage and are now ready to go to the moving on stage of any relationship. Fight songs are in the top themes of any song catalogue known to man, but what sets this track apart is that the tropes used in this track create a wall that any listener needs to climb to fully grasp what the song is about.
The fifth track of the EP, titled “Let Me Down,” has one of the most repetitive lyrics all thorough out this EP. The reason why phrases / I know I’d let me down / I hate to let you down / were being repeated over and over again because the track talks about making a difficult but much-needed move in any relationship that has more hate than love.
The last track of the EP, titled “Know Better”, perfectly encapsulates the character arc that we really need in this EP. The track tackles the main idea of self-worth. If I can describe it, the track sounds and feels like a person who has healed from a painful relationship. I specifically like the guitar solo in the intro because it adds layer and a little bit of storytelling to the overall feel of the track.
I can clearly say that the theme of “love” has and will always be a part of storytelling. What sets it apart is how good the perspective is. If you like Kindé’s music, listen to the new EP today!
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He has been in the music industry for two and a half decades. Currently, he plays bass guitar for a rock-reggae band called EnjointPh and a funk-fusion trio called Banky. He also hosts a podcast titled Usapang Musiko with Ervin Besana, which explores topics such as music, arts, and philosophy.
