Day 71: Crying on the Subway by Hana Vu // 7.5

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Image result for crying on the subway hana vugenre: indie
Moving further along the lines of "cool" songs, we get a night-time hit with Hana Vu's Crying on the Subway. Right away, you notice a sleuth guitar riff that persists throughout the entire song. Something that surprised me as I listened was Hana's huskier voice, especially for her stature, perhaps even bolder than Adele's. Although Hana doesn't necessarily flexes her singing chops on this song, her calm demeanor permeates the song and gives its contemplative tone. The guitar work expands even further in the middle section, what with it's extreme delay and reverb. I guess I should say it's a proper solo section.

The song itself is structured predictably, with your typical verses, choruses, interludes, solos and whatnot. There's definitely room to grow and experiment here. Nonetheless, unabashed, unapologetic swagger by which Hana holds herself is a testament to how much the character of an artist contributes to the song itself.

Rating: 7.5/10

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