Guitars sparkle at the edges while the arrangement stays open and airy.
Pete Christianson
The track moves on a dry, brushed groove and warm acoustic strum.
Guitar lines shimmer with a restrained glow while the vocal sits close.
On *Crash*, the song slips past the obvious singles.
In the middle of a crowded summer playlist, it feels essential.
Dave Matthews Band makes Stay (Wasting Time) feel brand new.
The production keeps the edges clean and the groove tight.
Guitars shimmer instead of strut and the groove stays loose.
The hook hangs in the air immediately.
The arrangement leaves air around the melody, so each phrase.
The melody feels instantly familiar, but the hook.
The chorus hangs around like cigarette smoke and bad ideas.
For late-night drives, dim apartments, and one more drink.
Some songs announce themselves; this one slips in and stays there.
My favorite Folk songs from the past year.
Paid-only
Banjo, fiddle, and scrappy acoustic strumming snap together.
The song feels immediate, brash, and too good to wait.
Vocals stay warm and worn-in, and the whole cut crackles.
The arrangement stays lean and bright, leaving plenty of room.
Jimmy Buffett's “Margaritaville” sounds like a hit already.
