Review: "Everything But The Title" - Little Quirks
- Hanna Kowal
- 6 hours ago
- 2 min read
Those anxious thoughts that pollute the mind may just be the saving grace from a relationship that isn't right. "Everything But The Title" by Little Quirks explores the questions and concerns that run rampant through the mind of an overthinker, as well as the need to have a love that is mutually full of all-consuming devotion. Anyone who suffers from anxiety, especially in a social context, can relate to the powerful lyrics of this track: "I've been making myself sick from always thinking all the time." Repeating the words "did I" across questions of self-doubt and rethinking recent conversations, the words take listeners into feelings of uncertainty surrounding a romance. The speaker of this song delves into their own vulnerability with statements like "I want this and I want love" alongside worries about their thought patterns like "I'll always be this way". Shutting down the possibility of a partner who lacks devotion, the speaker boldly asks "do you care if it's not us?"
The sound of this song blossoms from timid to proud, just like the message of the track. The tune begins with fast-paced, soft acoustic strumming and shy, sweet vocals with a high vocal fry. Invigorating drums and resonant electric guitar join the mix offering a warm, rounded feeling before high, breathy vocal layers build to the chorus. With a feeling that can only be described as passionate, the vocals project a guttural and enveloping sound as the electric guitar increases in volume and power. With a sonic experience that holds a story, this track takes on a powerful and resolute emotion of overcoming an obstacle. Complete with ambient vocalizing and resonant changes in volume and tune that will have you hanging onto every word, "Everything But The Title" is an emotional journey of sound.
Little Quirks is an Australian indie group with a discography packed with vibrant lyricism and genre-blending folk and pop-rock style. The band is made up of five members with Abbey Toole on vocals and guitar, Jaymi Toole on vocals and mandolin, Mia Toole on drums, Alex Toole on bass, and Jordan Rouse on lead guitar. The group has taken the stage at events like River Fest in Rockhampton and BIGSOUND, and is currently touring Australia supporting artists including Cat Empire, Sarah Blasko, and Rob Thomas. Fans of First Aid Kit and Paramore will love the engaging sound an entrancing stage presence of Little Quirks. Check out the links below to keep up to date with their music.
Written By Hanna Kowal
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