The Trusted are back with “The Lightning,” another fine piece of sonic artistry that will immediately appeal to anyone looking for cleverly assembled and flawlessly performed music. It’s their fourth piece of work in 2024, serving as an adequate continuation of two standalone singles, “Miracle Face” and “Self Destruct,” and an exceptional extended play release, “Lost Soul.” For those who missed our previous writings about this prolific English band, The Trusted nurtures such a rich and luxurious sound based upon the fundamentals of modern alternative rock music. Still, don’t be surprised if you stumble upon some other music genres along the way. The Trusted expertly apply some of the finest properties of indie rock, synth rock, pop rock, shoegaze, and dream pop, creating such a catchy, engaging, memorable, ethereal ambiance that immediately grabs you by the collar and refuses to let go even long after the song ends.
With the initial notes and beats, it becomes apparent The Trusted are not joking around with their music. They always deliver a top-notch performance to the table, proving once again why they are one of the finest English alternative rock bands on the contemporary scene. Like their previous works, “The Lightning” carries a carefully assembled structure, adorned with many detailed segments where every vocal, note, and beat has its place and purpose. They incorporated so many fascinating ideas, marvelous orchestrations, details, nuances, and accentuations, so “The Lightning” shines in the limelight all the time. You’ll immediately notice a passionate, sincere, and confident vocal performance that perfectly suits the calm, soothing, ethereal yet energetic, and powerful ambiance. These vocal harmonies contribute to the complexity and emotional depth of this track, making it such a pleasant listening experience worth repeating all over again. The impressive vocal range seamlessly glides over low, mid, and high notes, emphasizing all the segments and orchestrations.
In the meantime, the interplay between synths and guitars shapes an adequate backdrop for all the vocal articulations to shine upon. The synth leads melodies, harmonies, chord progressions, ambiance, and other sonic maneuvers spice things up and elevates “The Lightning” to new heights while the generously distorted riffs arrive like a more than necessary support that give more rawness and grittines to dominantly clean and polished structure. Each instrument shines in the mix without overwhelming the remainder of the band, proving that The Trusted thought about everything while writing, composing, arranging, and producing. You’ll also hear how the entire barrage of complex low-ends arrive like an undercurrent, lurking beneath all these synth and guitar works, giving more warmth, heaviness, and depth to the track. Still, “The Lightning” wouldn’t sound this good without the excellent drumming performance that keeps the entire band in line while propelling the song to new heights with tastefully assembled, flawlessly performed, well-accentuated, groovy beats, breaks, fills, and other percussive acrobatics.
It’s nearly mindblowing how each instrument plays a significant role in this sonic equation. If the synths and guitars are acting as a perfect backdrop for all the vocal maneuvers to shine upon, then the rhythm section serves as a backdrop, holding everything together. “The Lightning” carries so many impressive moments where melody and harmony collide with subtle rawness and aggression, making this song even more interesting. The Trusted left no stone unturned while assembling “The Lightning,” proving they’re dedicated, highly skilled musicians capable of delivering catchy, memorable, engaging tracks where every detail contributes to the listening experience. It’s a masterpiece worth revisiting every time you crave some wisely composed and expertly performed alternative rock music. “The Lightning” deserves your utmost attention and you should place it on your music radar as soon as possible. The single is available on all streaming platforms.
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