Review: "Slow Motion" - Avery Raquel
- Azalea Withrow
- 7 minutes ago
- 2 min read
"Slow Motion" comes as the titular single off Raquel's first release this year, her EP Slow Motion. The song details romantic notions of falling for someone new. Wanting to hold onto those tender moments, Raquel sings soulfully, "Love me, love me slow, I think you are somebody I wanna know." While the song itself is an upbeat ballad, the lyrics wrap around listeners softly, inviting the feeling of falling in love to linger. She describes the vulnerable experience of opening up to new love when singing,"'I feel stuck in a daydream, and you rip me open at the seams..." Her lyricism plucks vivid images out of familiar ideas. This track exemplifies the fresh mix of RnB, Soul, and playful Pop that Avery Raquel has curated as her sound.
Instrumental tracking heavy on percussion and keys creates a buoyant soundscape for Raquel's voice to ricochet off of, filling the song with vibrancy. The electric keyboard aids in creating trance-like melodies that band alongside exciting drum grooves to hypnotize listeners. The singer's vocal runs move through the song with a powerful ease, navigating smoothly between vocal registers. Her background harmony tracks add depth and warmth to an already delightfully comforting voice. Charming and relatable, "Slow Motion" is a track that inspires sporadic dancing and wistful daydreaming.
Canadian R&B talent Avery Raquel has nurtured a unique blend of sound, beyond any one genre, that has earned her well-deserved critical acclaim. In 2022, her self-titled album "Avery Raquel" marked a pivot in her evolving sound, characterized by soul-infused grooves, lush harmonies, and modern Pop resonance. The album debuted on the Canadian iTunes Top 200 R&B/Soul album chart at #5. Five tracks from the album were finalists in the John Lennon Songwriting Competition in 4 different categories, one of which took home the Grand Prize in the Pop category. Performing across Canada at various venues and events, the young musician has entertained audiences professionally for over a decade.
Written By Azalea Withrow
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