A soulfully melodic charmer from German artist Cris Cap, “Live Like My Cat” daydreams about switching places with a pet cat — and enjoying the simplicity and relaxed pursuits of such a life. “Live like my cat, chillin’ all day,” debonair vocals arise into twangy guitar entrancement, while laid-back keys glistening amidst a steady rhythm section. The “easy and free,” backing vocal harmonies bolster with cohesive, magnetic effect.
While the track certainly revels in the “easy and free,” life of a cat, Cris Cap notes that ultimately “when I think about it more closely, I realize I actually wouldn’t want to. Too boring!” An understandable sentiment, for certain, though it’s certainly tempting to ponder the possibilities when life’s tumults become overbearing. “Live Like My Cat” sets the hypothetical imagining with an easy-breezy soul-pop production, enticing replays in its amiable message and approachable production.
Also releasing with the single is the track “Howlin’ At The Moon,” which conjures another slice of memorable soulful pop. The “trying to find a way to your heart,” lyrical aspirations combine with tasteful piano flairs and tender guitar licks, reminding fondly of Squeeze’s more serene efforts. Both these tracks showcase strongly melodic songwriting and production from Cris Cap, who has been playing piano since childhood — still retaining his family’s love for pop and soul in his memorable productions.
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The track is also featured in the genre-based, best-of Spotify compilation Indie Funk/Soul.
We discovered this release via MusoSoup, as part of the artist’s promotional campaign.
