Review: "Lasting Effects" - Avery Lynch
- Azalea Withrow
- Jun 13
- 2 min read
"Lasting Effects" is a beautifully crafted ballad that captures the feeling of becoming secure in oneself after getting out of a relationship that was anchored in criticism and insecurity. Reflecting through her lyrics she sings, "you know I think my hair looks good short, and I dance now without feeling wrong" showcasing the implications of self-consciousness that a past partner projected onto her. The inspiration for Lynch's new single came from a break-up when the singer was told by her ex that nobody else would love her the way he did. To this she said, "I realized he was right- but not in the way he thought. I realized I don’t ever want someone like him, and I don’t want to be loved like that." She uses exactly this scenario in her lyricism to shine a light on the self-discovery that the break-up led to. Its "Lasting Effects" allowed the singer to find out how she truly wants to be loved and who she really is.
It's difficult to master the balance between making a song that feels relatable to a wide-scale audience and simultaneously genuinely personal, but Avery Lynch's "Lasting Effects" has achieved just that. Gentle guiding guitar strumming and knocking begin to build the sonically textured world that Avery leads listeners into. Singing with tonal clarity that reflects the transparency of her emotions, Lynch's voice resonates like soothing honey on a sore throat. Soft keys and hushed percussion allow the focus of the song to revolve around the emotional labor and melodic cohesiveness of the song. The most recent of Avery Lynch's tracks, the song marks the importance of returning to the self, heard through the understated yet tailored production.
From Pennsylvania to Los Angeles, Avery Lynch has been composing since she was seven years old. Lynch starts her writing process at the piano drawing inspiration from her own life and observations. Her commitment to composition took her to Berklee College of Music where she honed her craft and style. Having surpassed over 370,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, her audience continues to grow and connect with her music. Still based in Los Angeles, the singer/songwriter has continued to challenge her sound, marrying lush piano arrangements with her soft, romantic vocals. She signed with Sony Music RECORDS and has received recognition from an assortment of music journalists. "Lasting Effects" is the titular song off Lynch's new EP composed of four other tracks, all worth listening to.
Written By Azalea Withrow
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