We’ve featured Tomás Doncker projects multiple times in the past, ranging from his own singles like “The New Day” and “Spoonful” to other artists he’s worked with and/or produced, including Charlie Funk, Lael Summer, and Marla Mase. Needless to say, he doesn’t need much of an introduction at this point. New-ish track “The Mess We Made” is the veteran “No Wave” staple’s suave-sounding but politically charged success. Aiming to capture the “bitter realities of modern America”, the track sees soulful vocals gliding easily over psych-friendly organs, brass stabs, and a wonderfully composed final minute with ample orchestral variation, as Doncker sings about swimming in the “social media mud”, the “poisoned sweet Kool-aid” from modern media, and ultimately “the mess we’ve made.” Especially in this election cycle, it’s a solid and timely effort and yet another fine addition to Doncker’s catalog.
