Review: "Wrong Impression" - Jordan Anthony
- Hanna Kowal
- 1 hour ago
- 2 min read
"Wrong Impression" by Jordan Anthony is a soulful heartbreak anthem that expresses the frustrating pain of a relationship built on bricks of misunderstanding. The speaker paints a picture of two people who try and fail to reconcile their differences of opinion, so much so that they are torn apart by constant conflict. The song propels listeners into a truly exhausting existence of non-stop fighting as the chorus explains, "every word's a misconception." The speaker is pained by the knowledge that the relationship must end, wishing for a better resolution. Plagued by the feeling of betrayal, the lyrics express, "all along you had a side of you you didn't show me."
This soulful pop track builds upon itself with its sound growing more immersive as the emotional resonance of the lyrics grow deeper. It starts out simply: piano chords ring out, slurring across the bars as Jordan's smooth, deep vocals melodically work through the verse. At the start of the song, a feeling of intimate vulnerability emerges from the expression of Jordan's singing: breaths are peppered throughout the first verse as his powerful vocals are delivered in a relative hushed tone. Through the chorus, the singing becomes unbridled, passionate, and powerful. Guitar, vocalizing, percussion, and electronic instrumentals ramp up halfway through the song as the singing grow bolder, projecting from the chest. The sound of "Wrong Impression" exposes the emotional intensity of heartache in its pop sound.
Jordan Anthony is an Australian artist based in Los Angeles, whose music career was launched into the spotlight on the reality television show American Idol. He has since carved out a niche with his emotional pop style taking on themes of love and love lost. He has brought his musical talents to the stage across the U.S. at venues like Seattle's Nectar Lounge, Los Angeles's Hotel Ziggy, and Chicago's Color Club, supporting Nour Khodr. Jordan has also performed at venues like the Rosemount in his hometown, Perth, Australia. Check out the links below to keep up to date with his music.
Written By Hanna Kowal
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