Review: 20s – Bow Anderson
- by Nicholas Gaudet
- in Reviews
Bow Anderson released the ultimate young-adult anthem, ‘20s’, a song that’ll get you to celebrate and dance through your youth.
The song immediately begins with the verse, no time for an intro. The four-on-the-floor rhythm, the sparkling vocals, and the fuzzy bass all pave the way to what will obviously be a popping chorus. The melodies traverse harmoniously through the subtle chord changes established by the bass line, the vocals layered with harmonies that add so much color to the poppy sound. The slow, beat-free pre-chorus serves as breathing room between the verse and the chorus, making the latter pop out even more. The energy is raised to eleven, with layered vocals and all the elements of the verse and pre-chorus meshed together to truly give the party-feel of ‘20s’. The second verse switches up the rhythm, keeping the momentum going all the way through to the second chorus, with an altered bridge that perseveres the four-on-the-floor beat. The way Bow Anderson manages the dynamics and the pacing of the song is quite expertly. It’s difficult to gauge dance tracks, usually either sounding overwhelming or under-done, and yet Bow manages to make that sound quite effortless. There’s also this very close-knit, intimate feeling in the composition that makes it sound much less detached and grandiose than other dance tracks. Whether through the more delicate production or Bow’s soft voice, there’s something heartwarming and comfortable about ‘20s’.
Bow Anderson has prepared us for the summer ahead, with hopes of the pandemic possibly being behind us and the world ready to party it out – ‘20s’ is the perfect song to get you and your friends together, grab a few drinks, and spend a great evening out together. The electrifying nature and the poppy feel will get you hopeful for such a summer.
