The defiantly distinct sound and thoughtful style of Amo Jr. excels with prowess and subtle power, as the fourth single from his brand new album hits the scene to effectively carve out its own unique creative lane.
The opening song from the upcoming album Golden Cage, MAGICAL introduces an ambient groove and intimate vocals, building beautifully throughout these enchanting melodies and introspective reflections on life and love.
Later standing tall almost entirely around the fluidity of choir-esque vocals and the organic jazz-trap rhythmic backbone, the song is both intimate and inviting, presenting a sense of unity in line with the clearly personal and profound contemplations at the heart of the story.
Amo Jr.s voice is sensational in this setting, humble and unmistakable – fearlessly upfront but delicate. It creates a sort of nostalgic trip hop instrumental vibe not unlike the artistic alternatives from Faithless, Morcheeba or Basement Jaxx, back in the day. However, you’d be mistaken for hearing that as a direct comparison, it’s merely the colourful creative threads and this energetic sort of stillness that captivates.
The album is eclectic, intertwining hints of influence from the likes of Folk and Pop as much so as Ambient Electronic and even Gospel, but it’s also proudly well-rooted amidst a certain voice and set of ideals, which thread everything together. It’s an expressive and blissfully genuine portrayal of the human experience, and both the music and lyrical depth rightfully surround audiences in their very own Golden Cage of listening.
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