A new track from Prince Joely, “The Empathizer (sha na na)” unveils hypnotic mystique throughout its steady evolution. Initial guitar whimpers build steadily with a twangy allure. Swooning vocals — “but now we know how it feels,” — offer further enticement, converging amidst the playful organs and guitar-laden pulses. A lingering, ghostly guitar line closes the track with a satiating glow, reminiscent of Wire’s atmospheric art-rock. “The Empathizer (sha na na)” intoxicates with its debonair progressions and anesthetic vocal refrains.
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This track and others featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Best of June 2022’ Spotify playlist.
