Ever listened to an album that flows with emotional depth that carries you into a vast ocean and pulls you into the purest emotions and sentiment? This can be heard and felt through Walk the Whale’s self-titled debut album Walk the Whale. The album carries and evokes rich emotions and reflection highlighted by their passion and artistry in writing and music production. Here are some stand out tracks you can give a spin!
The lead single Pacified is such an excellent song that encapsulates the theme and concept of the whole album, both lyrically and musically. The track will make you ponder about this modern life with its monotony and repetitive melody — our countless attempts to quiet our mind, to restore our tranquil state. The hypnotizing bass, guitar hooks, and laid back drums enhances the emotional state of the song and holds so much space for other interpretations.
The album’s opening track Tides flows with so much depth and energy that it perfectly sets the tone of the album. Its layered instruments show Walk the Whale’s attention to detail and ability to craft with intention and authenticity. It mimics the tides, the waves and the idea of standing in front of the ocean, feeling all the movement and change.
Aquarium Love is such a warm and gentle listen, something you’d listen to at a fine dining restaurant by the sea. The flowy piano motifs, soft guitar riffs, and layered vocals feels like a love so surreal, yet trapped, contained, and fragile.
Smile, the seventh track, is an introspective song that hints the repetitiveness of an adult’s life. There’s something haunting with its arrangement and lyrics. The line “Get to the place where I spent my days, and the mask goes on” feels like a drag to the 9 to 5 grind or the hustle culture. There’s a bit of monotonous and airy vocals that echoes the forced composure and emotional fatigue from the reality that most of us are going through, trying to survive as an adult despite the emptiness, how we fake smiles or do it with clenched teeth.
The ninth track Ghost translates a sense of yearning into a melody, a well-written song that’s hauntingly beautiful. The song is slow and steady, it builds the mood piece by piece with subtle hooks delivered by the guitar and drums. It conveys strong feelings and invites the listener into a space full of vulnerability and honesty. The vocals feel intimate, warm yet dreamy.
Overboard is the perfect track to conclude the album with its upbeat and captivating hooks, the guitar riffs and tasteful dynamic beats add depth and texture. You can hear elements of alt and indie rock, a type of song you’d want to listen to while on the move. The song is for the people pleasers, the people who are always ready to go extra mile for someone, for those who often go overboard then drown due to overwhelming emotions brought upon by their own choice.
Walk the Whale offers a whole new level of listening experience. It was written with overflowing passion and artistry, all the 10 genre-blending tracks center the heavy things we quietly carry. Walk the Whale is a gem in today’s music scene and deserves more recognition so tune in with their debut album!
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