Cloudbelly - “Fascinated”
Montague, Massachusetts-based Cloudbelly have just released the larger-than-life indie rock track, “Fascinated.”
The song opens to a soaring electric lead guitar that has a wonderfully elegant and majestic vibe. These retro-tinged distorted lines, which are reminiscent of the style of playing of Brian May, reoccur throughout the song, forming a magnificently memorable hook.
The song has pleasing moments of intimacy, dying back to the gritty groove of acoustic guitar. Meditative layers are submerged underneath, giving a gentle pad. This brings focus to the vocals before the drums kick in, slowly building the dynamics.
When “Fascinated” pushes into the epic driving sections, the track feels like a modern anthemic classic, which will go down like a house on fire when played live. The bass pulses warmly underneath as the drums and guitar release a torrent of splendid energy.
The vocals on this song are incredibly soulful and passionate, shifting from intimacy to impassioned expression with ease. Backing vocals are used sparingly, but when they are applied, they are exquisite. The combination is something that is truly spellbinding.
“Fascinated“ is well worth the press of the play button, as it is a superb piece of musical craftsmanship. The song is taken from Cloudbelly’s new LP, i know i know i know, which is out today!