Raging Lines – Everything
The music begins with pleasant, easy-listening indie sounds, which include an almost experimental touch thanks to the smart use of delay effects. As the vocals enter the mix, the darkly toned voice moves its way through the sound spectrum, providing depth as the music gets more complicated without losing its easygoing mainstream appeal. At times, the music recalls Talk Talk or Big Country, particularly in the way atmosphere and melody combine. The strange, nearly post-punk guitar lines move both the song and the listener ahead, resulting in a hazy post-punk mood with a distinctive gothic vibe. The arrangement is beautifully constructed, exposing new elements with each listen, from shimmering delays to a restricted nevertheless powerful rhythm section. The production is essential here, maintaining the sound big and immersive while allowing the darker elements to come out naturally. The song’s mix of indie simplicity, post-punk attitude, and slight gothic influences gives it an eternal aura that will be attractive to listeners of both classic alternative music as well as modern atmospheric rock.
