Day 86: Out of This Country by Babehoven //

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GENRE: indie rock
It's always nice to take a peek into a smaller artist. So today, we're taking a look at Babehoven, a small band based in LA.

First things first, the stylistic choices in this song have been done before; it oozes the essence of early 2000's indie music. In my head, the way to stand out is to belt out a memorable melody, in tandem with fitting lyrics. With Out of This Country, it's all very relatable and touches upon a simplistic, if not overdone concept.

Nonetheless, I have a soft spot for these types of songs. It's that -sitting in the back seat watching the buildings go by-kind of mood. I hope they see more success and grow to have a larger fanbase, because they certainly deserve more hits.

Rating: 7.5/10

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