Day 124: Your Dog by Soccer Mommy // 5.5

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Image result for clean soccer mommyGENRE: indie pop
This song has all the makings of a solid indie pop/rock fusion. You've got the dominant bass line, a melodic guitar riff, and the lead female singer. Whereas most of the songs I've been listening to have followed this formula, sometimes the formula falls flat depending on the quality of each individual component.

Nothing seems to stand out and sticks to memory when listening to this song. It kind of drags its feet along a very structured pathway. It's definitely more relaxed piece--not quite as emotional as other songs. But perhaps this is what hurts the song most, from a personal perspective. It's a little more subdued, and as such feels like it's reaching me from an underwater crevasse. 

Rating: 5.5/10 


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