Snappy and sharp country songwriting, an infectiously upbeat groove, and a melody that’s quick to sink its teeth in. Songwriter Bob L-A highlights the very best of his abilities in being whole-heartedly committed to the writing craft, with a catchy bounce, lyrical hilarity and scorn all carefully intertwined, for the brilliantly memorable Like The Garbage That You Are.
Written directly for a friend in honour of her a**hole ex-boyfriend, Like The Garbage That You Are is everything its title promises and then some. An unforgiving ode to the stupidity and betrayal of a significant other, built around a distinctly joyful set-up of organic country bass, guitars and rhythms, and with demo vocals that inject just the right level of swagger and passion to carry the sentiments in a likable way.
You can’t hep but smile as you let this play, the song is so well-written – not a verse or line is wasted, the references hold attention throughout with equal parts humour and heartfelt reflection, and the more you listen, the more these clever titbits and ideas resound and connect.
“I’m dumping you like the garbage that you are” is the perfect round-off for this song, the whole thing captivates effectively, before this quirky, all-together-now moment wraps it all up – promising an anthemic moment that’s both deeply personal and broadly relatable.
A country hit that’s begging to make its way through the airwaves, and just one example of the finesse and sharp wit that Bob L-A brings to the modern songwriting scene. An absolute earworm, and one that’s likely to linger with you long after the music has ended.
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