With a snappy guitar and bass combo to introduce things, the story and rise-and-fall melody of Justin Wardrobe’s single Come on a Ride is quick to set the mood.
Keeping that organic to funky backdrop alive and well, the guitar and bass work throughout this track helps really gift it a sense of worth and comforting embrace. The voice is accessible alongside that, a kind of guy-next-door vocal, revealing a story and scenes that intrigue, before the more distorted and almost grunge-like twist that is the title and hook moment.
Fusing poetry and metaphor with personal anecdotes and scenes that really take you somewhere specific, Come on a Ride quite cleverly encapsulates the implications of its title, granting listeners the imaginative escapism of a well-written song, and supporting the strength of that journey with a brilliant display of musicianship and slick riffs.
Though its vocal melody has more of a post-punk kind of simplicity about it, this actually helps bridge the gap between genres throughout. In one instance we’re presented with a lush acoustic and intimate guitar sound and rhythm, and at other times the music feels heavy and fuzzy; fully loaded and mildly dark. That versatility is all part of the multi-coloured approach of Justin Wardrobe, and Come on a Ride marks a fine example of precisely this quality of songwriting.
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