Best New Tracks Of The Week: July 9th, 2023
I am a day late again, sorry, I keep busy. Also this was one of the weakest release weeks for new singles of the entire year so far. Enjoy regardless <3
5. R e s e n t m e n t - Partynextdoor
I responded pretty negatively to this song at first despite being a pretty big PND fan for a long time. The instrumental couldn't be any flatter and it really holds the song back with how stiff it is. Thankfully some of the refrains and sentiments have grown on me enough that I can have a decent time listening to it.
4. So Much - Peter Gabriel
This is the SEVENTH new Peter Gabriel single of the year so far, 13th if you count the fact that every single song has had both "dark" and "light" versions. This one isn't my favorite of the inconsistent bunch of songs but it does have songwriting principles that are impossible not to admire. Gabriel's voice still carries quite a bit of power even at its most reserved and this stark piano ballad format is one that I wouldn't call exciting but a place he still feels very familiar in nonetheless.
3. Just The Once - Metric
A normally sparsely releasing group is becoming prolific apparently. Metric is following up last years neon dance rock album with another one and the lead single is kind of a bop. They certainly aren't reinventing the wheel but they do exactly what is promised and they do it pretty well.
2. Made For This - Ashley McBryde
Nothing about this song is all that surprising. The country star is following up her new album last year with more material quickly and the classic rock-flavored country approach feels exceedingly familiar. When the guitar solo erupts onto the bridge it feels nothing else could have happened. Even the story of the excess of drugs and fame feels pretty familiar but god does she just do it all well. It's a formula that works for a reason and the song kicks ass.
1. Silent Assassin - Tkay Maidza & Flume
While this track may not live up to the absolutely immense potential of the two major talents involved it still feels like this is easily the biggest thing of the week. Flume uncompromisingly wonky production can be smothering for some but Tkay doesn't even blink rattling off cutthroat bars throughout the short track. It's a total banger.
