Review: "I LOVE U LEAVE" - Flynn Adamson

New single "I LOVE U LEAVE" by artist Flynn Adamson is an alternative pop song about the pain of losing someone you care for. The song takes emotional pain and combines it with infectious pop sounds to create a balanced product that fits a multitude of emotional situations. Even if "I LOVE U LEAVE" portrays a tragedy, the song is enjoyable enough that it can be played at all times. What works with the song is that it combines both past and present musical trends to make the song feel fresh and comforting at the same time.

As "I LOVE U LEAVE" begins to play, there's something nostalgic about the guitar's tone, and your brain makes the connection to early 2000s pop. However, the production elements on this track are very modern. It's interesting that the story that is followed on "I LOVE U LEAVE" delves deep into what it's like to lose a friend, and yet the instrumentals feel more bubbly than that. You almost feel guilty for having fun for a song that's so sad. The enjoyment to experience doesn't take away from the emotional vulnerability. The lyrics provide a well-rounded look into what Adamson is experiencing and how repetitive this emotional situation has become. What also works for this track is it's a song about heartbreak, but the heartbreak itself is not too specified that this song can be adapted into any situation. The song allows for listeners to take "I LOVE U LEAVE" and apply it to their own lives.

Flynn Adamson is a young artist based in Auckland, New Zealand. With the work he creates, Adamson fully involves himself by doing the writing, singing, production, mixing, and mastering all himself. Growing up, he was inspired by the music around him, whether it was 70s pop or 90s grunge. He first began to release music at age 14 with his single "Pretend" which gained over 12,000 streams. In the past he has competed in multiple music competitions and this year he achieved third place in the Smoke Free Rock Quest National Final. Flynn Adamson does a great job of taking the classic pop-rock sound and making it sound brand new and makes sure audiences can see how wholehearted his music can be.

Written By Chantal Charles

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