Stylistically, “Eurydice” is something of a
departure for TR – or at least, it feels that way upon first listen. Instead of
being greeted with a dense swath of lo-fi fuzz, it opens with a simple synth
melody that almost feels quirky, mostly because of how unexpected it is. Straight
out of the gate, TR brings us to a new place.
The song begins with a fairly sparse arrangement
of Microkorg and vox, displaying a new restraint with regard to the sonic
palette. Gone is the familiar guitar squall, replaced by graceful golden tones and
a laidback lo-fi beat that underscores Rob’s deftness for pop constructions. Once
the wholly unexpected (and totally perfect) guitar drop happens at around the
40 second mark, I stop trying to figure out what’s happening and just let it
happen. A precise and gilded pop gem reveals itself. It ends too soon, so I start it
over. I do this about 20 more times, consecutively.
If this marks the new direction of the project’s
sound, we’re intrigued. The new application of TR’s signature warmth of tone
and attention to melody is refreshing. This stylistic progression feels right
and makes sense; we can’t wait to hear what comes next. -- Amber
