Review: "Back & Forth" - Lex Bucha
- Hanna Hathaway
- Jun 25
- 2 min read
“Back & Forth” by Lex Bucha details the fluctuation of romance in a self-reflective track cushioned by a pop beat. He asks "do you think I’m good/ to be around?” in a bout of insecurity that keeps him from sleeping. With questions in his mind and more things “coming out of the woodworks”, anxiety takes over Bucha’s body. Described as a “brick wall”, he sings about loss of control, a lump in his throat, and not knowing where to begin when going “back and forth”. He acknowledges he’s made “many mistakes” and hurt “many people”, believing he’s only fixable by an army. He notes that the subject of the song “passed down” their trauma and messed him up “bad”, leading to the hot and cold dynamic that drives the song.
Bucha’s harmonized vocals start the song, and dissipate into separate background vocals. The upbeat drum turns somber lyrics into a high energy pop song that’s still endearing. Offbeat clapping sound effects add a duplicity to the song and invites other unique sound effects to accompany the chorus. They also bring a brightness that alleviates the melancholy tendencies of the track. Bucha’s vocals are haunted by indecision and anxiety, delivered by a serenity that provides closure. Slowing down during the last bridge, paired with busy cuts and effects, recaptures attention at the end of the song to carry the last section of the chorus. Bucha ends with a mashup of sound selected from the bridge and chorus followed by sounds of static and water, tying the track together by ending with similar sounds as the beginning.
Lex Bucha is an Irish pop-singer and songwriter based in Dublin that’s inspired by artists like Bjork, The 1975, and Hurts. His work has been played on BBC Introducing, TodayFM, and Spin, and he has over 50K streams on Spotify. He opens up about personal experiences in new single “Back & Forth”, released on June 19th of this year. He released the single “Powerless” in 2024 and plans to release his debut EP “Painless Mode” this July. “Painless Mode” takes inspiration from Troye Sivan and HONNE, who sound similar to The 1975. This new EP also explores personal experiences in depth. To stay updated on Lex Bucha, follow his socials linked below!
Written By Hanna Hathaway
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