Strutting a contemplative intrigue amidst twangy guitar adornments, “Taking Shape” is the opening track on Valentin Prince‘s fantastic self-titled debut album. Our full feature of the album goes into detail, exploring its psych/rock/folk blend — containing a multitude of highlights, with “Taking Shape” among them.
The Richmond, VA-based artist kickstarts the album with the concise yet impactful “Taking Shape,” moving with bouncy bass and jangling guitars as the “slowing down, taking shape,” vocal introspection arrives. A burst of dexterous guitars take hold thereafter, melding cohesively with the lush underlying jangles. “Taking Shape” is an enjoyably dazed success on an album that consistently enamors. Stream it in full below:
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
