Making their way straight from Seattle, pop-punk band palettes have crafted yet another melodically infectious track for your ears with "sandstone. (silhouettes)." The song returns after the band's most recent single, 'magenta. (restless).'
"sandstone. (silhouettes)" seamlessly executed palettes' message of capturing the tension regarding "the collision between short-term temporary satisfaction and long-term friction and frustration," as quoted from the band. Take a dive into their latest single and explore the full spectrum of how music can fully express any emotion you want to share or feel. Which is exactly what is showcased here.
First off, the track opens with a pulsing tempo that instantly catches your attention, following the emotional weight of the lyrics and message. palettes delivered a song that feels both introspective and urgent, leaving you to explore more from the artist after each listen. Through each reflective verse, you can really feel the emotion from the vocals as the song plays through. With lyrics like, "Losing all my self-control. I'm wrapped around your fingertips, invisible." It was the perfect balance of self-awareness and personality fused together. I personally enjoyed how the track balanced both intensity in the instruments while also amplifying the song's message so clearly throughout.
If you're looking for a serotonin-boosting, vibrant song, this may be just what you need. Everything about the sonic direction of this tune fits into the perfect rock elements without overpowering the nostalgic punk essence within the instruments. You get the perfect harmony pairing of hard-hitting drums, stacked guitar textures, and edgy undertones that amplifies each section of the song so effortlessly. Each element was perfectly blended, which I feel really pulled the overall experience together naturally, leaving a strong impact of liveliness while highlighting the band's artistic talent with their music.
Across the board, "sandstone. (silhouettes)" needs to be on your radar for new music. Another single from palettes that demonstrated their creative side when it comes to telling stories through their introspective lyrics. Don't forget to check out the band's other tracks to truly get that full experience of their sound and style as they continue to evolve in the music scene.
