Day 78: Fade Into You by Mazzy Star // 7

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Image result for mazzy star so tonight that i might seegenre: alternative rock, psychedelic
We slow things down with this small gem from the 90's. One thing that stands out to me is its high quality and full range of sound. Just from the acoustic and bass guitars, the sound is complete and encompassing. It seems fleeting what with the timid slides and soft attacks from the electric guitar. There's a slight country vibe overall, but Mazzy Star's voice is undoubtedly taken straight from the 90's. Her intonation and style of singing is so resonant with that era. Overall, there's not a lot of focus on the instruments themselves. In fact, the lyrical performance is quite subdued as well. No one piece of the song takes the spotlight. Instead, all the elements are quite blended and harmonious. It's a little too slow and steady for my taste, but I can see where it shines.

Rating: 7/10

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