The track begins with a haunting duet between guitar and flute, hinting at a more progressive arrangement before throwing the listener off with the resulting blues-infused folk with progressive elements popping up occasionally.
It’s bright and chirpy and clear as day, benefiting from crystal clear production that helps set it apart from a lot of releases by other smaller, up and coming artists.
Weighing in at five and a half minutes, the structure of the song writing provides an antidote to any thoughts or ideas languishing too long in a self-indulgent mess.
‘Popcorn Blues’ is well-measured, like a good suit you bought yourself years ago – re-tailored to your proportions today, while still providing insight into the past.
Words: Matthew Slater
