Brimming with enjoyable melodic and stylistic variation, “You Should Never Take Rides From Strangers” is an enjoyable journey of a track from Space Lungs. A one-man bedroom project, Space Lungs notes that the song is based on the Tarantino film Death Proof. “You Should Never Take Rides From Strangers” touches on everything from psych-rock, ’80s stadium-friendly glam, and electronic-pop. M83 is a relevant point of comparison, in their audible love for ’80s tones alongside soaring guitars and an anthemic vocal feel. Several moments soar with melodic delight, like at 01:23 — when an orchestral-friendly stirring complements the vibrant guitars. The climactic synth/guitar interplay that follows is also captivating. The final minute finds the symphonic synths/keys and guitars combining for a memorable conclusion that is very much reminiscent of M83.
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“You Should Never Take Rides From Strangers” and other memorable tracks from this month can also be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Best of September 2019’ Spotify playlist.
