The aesthetic of the new EP by ‘The New Citizen Kane’ is a soul angered with heart and diction with depth. The works include indie-pop, some electronic beats, and a shake of 80s nostalgia. The lyrical compositions brush over themes such as love, loss, and reminiscence, so it’s easy for fans to resonate with the material.
It’s only fitting that the EP’s first track is also titled “Could Have Been”. It is tender at the very core, with a soft love song feel to it while combining gentle songs and sophisticated words to the lyrics. It revolves around the topic of regret with lines such as “Do you think about it? Do you think about me?” establishing a base set for the rest of the album. “Forget the world” takes a completely different route; it is warm, and it is full of life. The upbeat nature makes you put aside all your worries and the odds of the world for a bit, while the lyrics guide you through. The best part of the album is the performance of “Talk” by Coldplay. Kane turns it into an upbeat dance track with joy and excitement filling it up. It is a dynamic change from the original and what a change it is, goes so damn well with the song.
“Maybe Tonight” is rather slow and more reflective than the other singles, and it is concerned with the doubts that exist in relationships and the feelings of optimism. Kane’s voice has a lot of feeling and emotion to it, which adds to the song’s beauty. “Chasing the Past (ReWork ’24)” feels bittersweet as it discusses nostalgia and the urge to revive feelings long gone. The music makes it atmospheric and kind of melancholic, depicting the feeling of nostalgia rather well. The remixes of “Forget the World” and “Could Have Been” have breathed a different life into the originals – fun and nice. They’re quite lively so anyone who likes dance music would love them.
In general, “Could Have Been” is a pretty emotional EP that goes through the personal development of the artist. He juxtaposes deep words with nice sounds and tunes, which aids a lot in letting one enjoy the songs. If one likes thinking or wishes to dance then this collection has it all. A compilation that one will want to hear repeatedly.
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