Brooklyn trio Endearments’ Open Hand delivers a striking departure from the dream pop trio’s usual style, diving headfirst into a weightier, late-70s post punk/new wave sound that pulses with intensity. Dark, resonant basslines lay the foundation as piercing guitar riffs weave in and out, creating a sense of tension and urgency that propels the track forward. The drums hit with a raw, unfiltered energy, amplifying each beat with gritty impact. Kevin Marksson’s vocals hover hauntingly above, carrying a melancholic edge that cuts through the layered instrumentation, especially as he delivers the searing hook: “Tonight, at least for tonight.”
Every element, -including the accompanying video, directed by Paul Desilva, which intensifies the song’s raw edge, with grainy Super 16mm film capturing moody black-and-white scenes-, feels perfectly tuned to the song’s shadowy mood, resonating long after the last note fades.
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