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Feature: Jerome Pawl - 'Drain The Swamp' EP -- Obscure Sound
Los Angeles-based artist Jerome Pawl crafts a moody hip-hop enthrallment on new EP Drain The Swamp, pairing fluid vocal rhythmics with beats that range from darkly compelling to soulfully enchanting. The release is described as standing “for releasing bad energy, letting friends go, controlling the use of vices as clutches. A complete cleanse of anything that doesn’t serve you from people to possessions.” “Limo Tints” opens the EP with gripping immersion, melding buzzing synths and old-school hip-hop percussion into the “limousine tints, can’t see a thing,” debonair hook. The “don’t give a fuck about fitting in,” ethos of individuality proves
Listen: ZIFR - "Radiation" -- Obscure Sound
An atmospheric and delectably unsettling electronic intrigue takes hold on “Radiation,” a new single from ZIFR. The producer and DJ — based in Pune, India — infuses house and techno inspirations within an intoxicating synth-fronted arsenal. Whirring bass ruminations and steady percussive pulses pair with nocturnal synths and spoken-word samples. “There is a traffic plan for the evacuation of the city,” one of these samples exudes with haunting effect. A declaration of “radiation,” ensues, repeating with ominous effect and crafting visions of a city on high alert, and potentially approaching a dystopic period of darkness. The fear of spreading toxic
Listen: Little Juke - "When The Sea Came To Tea"
A dynamic folk success that compels from solemn acoustic-set ruminations to brass-laden anthemic heights, “When The Sea Came To Tea” comes via Little Juke. The Birmingham, England-based band thoroughly impress on their third single, which comes ahead of their upcoming debut album, Departures from the State of Mind, out on February 13th, 2025. The lovely, evolving instrumentation and tonal range is complemented by a personal, relatable thematic hold. Lead vocalist and songwriter Alex describes the release as “a metaphor for dealing with anxiety and uncertainty; how you get over that. It’s also about the people who get you through the
Feature: Fortress - 'Chroma' EP -- Obscure Sound
A haunting electronic pop infectiousness shows throughout Chroma, the new EP from Antwerp-based trio Fortress. Satiating structural swells are apparent throughout, often driving from ghostly intrigue within the verses to an invigorating pop-friendly spirit in the bountiful array of hooks on the EP. The result is a thorough success from the act, which comprises Hanne Torfs (songwriting, vocals, production), Joppe Vanwetswinkel (keys), and Nils Tijtgat (bass). “Full Moon” opens the EP with a climactic sense of captivation, as stutter-y synth sparseness arrives quickly into snappy rhythms and buzzing nocturnal atmospherics. “It’s time to let go of what’s holding us back,”
Listen: Rich Swanger - "Awfully Good" -- Obscure Sound
Oregon-based singer/songwriter Rich Swanger showcases a quaint yet insightful folk appeal on new single “Awfully Good,” representing the artist’s first solo effort in a decade — following releases with full bands. The track includes a few guest appearances; in addition to Billy Johnson on electric guitar, Swanger also enlisted the help of his daughter, who adds vocal harmonies. Solemn acoustics, twangy guitars, and slight organs pair with a comforting, introspective vocal presence for a resonating showing from Swanger. Lyrical references seemingly reference a driving force for comfort and safety in life; particularly in building one’s home “on a solid rock.”
Listen: Cris Cap - "Live Like My Cat" -- Obscure Sound
A soulfully melodic charmer from German artist Cris Cap, “Live Like My Cat” daydreams about switching places with a pet cat — and enjoying the simplicity and relaxed pursuits of such a life. “Live like my cat, chillin’ all day,” debonair vocals arise into twangy guitar entrancement, while laid-back keys glistening amidst a steady rhythm section. The “easy and free,” backing vocal harmonies bolster with cohesive, magnetic effect. While the track certainly revels in the “easy and free,” life of a cat, Cris Cap notes that ultimately “when I think about it more closely, I realize I actually wouldn’t want
Listen: GIDE - "All set for adventure!" -- Obscure Sound
A whirring synth-driven intensity invigorates on “All set for adventure!” — a new single from Finnish artist GIDE. The Vantaa-based producer takes inspiration from the group Above & Beyond, in addition to navigating a realm “between chill House style music with heavier Trance style dance beats,” GIDE explains. The result is effervescent and lively, projecting a spirited and melodic charm that emanates consistently throughout. “All set for adventure!” unfolds with climactic appeal, building cohesively from spacey synth glistening and pit-pattering rhythmic subtleties. The percussive element expands in satiating form, attaining an infectious additional pulse just past the 30-second mark. Thereafter,
Listen: Baldemar - "Vampire Thoughts" -- Obscure Sound
A spooky delight of a track from San Antonio-based artist Baldemar, “Vampire Thoughts” appeals with its jangly guitar tones and dazed vocal entrancement. Released initially as a Halloween single and then fully released about a week thereafter, “Vampire Thoughts” consumes in its impassioned vocal rises and twangy guitar intrigue. Soaring, wordless vocal effects mingle with prancing guitars and illuminated keys for a particularly impactful sequence past the two-minute turn, culminating in a satiating finale. — This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
Listen: Jess Cantley - "Within the Weave" -- Obscure Sound
Trickling guitars and subtle synth additions stir within “Within the Weave,” a memorable new track from Jess Cantley, a multi-instrumentalist from Jacksonville, Arkansas. Glistening guitars and a panting vocal effect craft a strong initial momentum, gliding into a serene “everybody wants to be the boss,” harmonious vocal layering. The ensuing “made it hard to breathe,” quivering vocal emotion expands into the lush synth-touched starry-eyed backing, with immersive qualities. “Within the Weave” is an invigorating success, navigating seamlessly from acoustic-touched atmospheric shimmering and dexterous guitar/synth interplay. — This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure
Listen: Cole Guerra - "Good Gardener" -- Obscure Sound
An impactful new single from Cole Guerra, “Good Gardener” dazzles in its array of spaciously twinkling keys and expansive vocal swells. “I’m stuck in a movie without a speaking part,” Guerra’s vocals lament, navigating into murky keys that throb with intrigue as solemn vocal haunts emerge. References to an eroding “shelter,” continues the sense of foreboding, invigorating as the vocals gain momentum in their melodic tone. “Good Gardener” is a thorough success from Guerra, who describes the track as “about the growing of doubt and disconnection, and how that spikes feelings of contempt and helplessness.” “Good Gardener” represents the first
Listen: Ilan Woodward - "Seasonal Furs" -- Obscure Sound
A hypnotic, expansive psychedelic splendor takes hold on “Seasonal Furs,” a newly released single from Ilan Woodward. Suave vocals immerse with perspectives on uncertainty and feigned smiles, bolstered by a wordless vocal daze that adds harmonious impact. Twangy guitars and warm brass-y additions follow, intoxicating with melodic flair into an enchanting “I am tired,” shift — exuding an elegant yearning to sleep for “a thousand years.” “Seasonal Furs” is a lovely success from Ilan Woodward. — This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
Listen: Caleb L'Etoile - "Lightning Curses" -- Obscure Sound
Virginia-based artist and producer Caleb L’Etoile crafts a spirited art-pop excitement on “Lightning Curses,” a track from his newly released album, You Gathered Friction. Its lyrics reflecting a “catastrophic break up,” “Lightning Curses” builds intriguingly from hypnotic wordless vocal segments, reminiscent of Animal Collective in their rhythmic role. Clanging percussion and guitar distortion enter thereafter, after the vocals ask “what am I to do?” A stirring range of soaring vocals and rhythmic entrancement follow thereafter, maintaining a glowingly melodic pull throughout. Stream the excellent full-length You Gathered Friction in full, below: — This and other tracks featured this month can
Listen: Flying Needle - "Get On Over The Hill" -- Obscure Sound
Lovely piano adornments and steady guitar undercurrents complement a solemn vocal envelopment on “Get On Over The Hill,” a new track from Flying Needle. The project of Michigan native Timothy M. Griffiths has impressed in the past with tracks like “Durham St.” and “Sweet Bliss” — and continues to show a penchant for melodic, affecting songwriting with “Get On Over The Hill,” whose string-laden illumination envelops upon the title-referencing captivation past the two-minute turn. Elegant and emotive, “Get On Over The Hill” is a thorough success. — This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating
Listen: The Underwater Believers - "Passengers" -- Obscure Sound
Invigorating with buzzing synth power and melodic guitar lines, “Passengers” is a recent track from The Underwater Believers. The Phoenix, Arizona-based artist describes the release as “a power progression explaining my frustration and feeling of weakness and fatigue at dealing with being in bands over the years. “Never waiting for you,” eerie vocals build with quaint intrigue, building thereafter into a heavy-hitting rise of electric guitar engrossment. “Passengers” represents a stirring success from The Underwater Believers. The track comes via the project’s newly released 6-song EP, 1983, streaming below: — This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed
Listen: The Breakables - "Local Radio Sunday Proud"
The second single from Toronto-based band The Breakables, “Local Radio Sunday Proud” melds harmonious rock and intriguing chamber-pop elements with cathartic impact. “Told his mother he can’t get stuck,” the vocals ring out during an escalating hook, fondly representative of the track’s thematic aim — which, per the band, “captures the melancholy and bliss of leaving home as a young adult, soundtracked by varied instrumentation that spans genres.” The title-touting, “windows down,” sense of relief in the central chorus is especially stirring — exuding a power-pop warmness that entices replays. The frolicking instrumentation and melodic vocal savvy follows seamlessly into
Listen: Mol Sullivan - "Before" -- Obscure Sound
Cincinnati-based musician Mol Sullivan enthralls on the track “Before,” building around guitar twangs and lush Omnichord reflections. Ruminations on “the ones I lost before,” excel into a spacey synth-touched dreaminess, thereafter ascending alongside serene guitar swirls amidst beckoning to “stay a little while more.” Rock, dreamy-pop, and synth-pop elements converge beautifully on this standout single, described as “a reimagined version of a fan favorite from a collection of bedroom recordings Sullivan released in 2014 (Winter ’13).” — This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
Listen: Up is the Down is the - "Phantom Thread" -- Obscure Sound
A suavely effective track that builds into an intoxicating brass-laden “this is the last time,” finality, “Phantom Thread” comes via Up is the Down is the, the Boise-based project of multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Andrew Martin. He describes the release as “a call to action to no longer “keep the fire sleeping in your head” and to speak your mind and help create the change you want.” Soul, rock, and jazz elements intertwine with cohesive beauty, arriving into a title-referencing declaration into the three-minute mark. “This is the last time,” the vocals repeat as brassy passion intensifies. “Phantom Thread” is a
The Beatroot Road - "It's a Laugh in the West" -- Obscure Sound
An immersive, funky single with debonair vocals and brass-y entrancement, “It’s a Laugh in the West” is a memorable single from The Beatroot Road. The Vancouver-based project, led by Mark Russell and Hazel Fairbairn, describe the release as “an irony within an irony.” They continue: “There is something wrong and twisted in the life that we live in the west; I don’t know what the answer is, but music is a medicine that can always be relied on to blow the confusion away, at least for a while. “It’s a Laugh in the West” continues the project’s plan to release
New Album: Jess McAvoy - 'American Dreaming' -- Obscure Sound
Impressing across both fervent rock charisma and lush balladry, American Dreaming is the new album from Jess McAvoy. The Brooklyn-based non-binary artist continues to impress throughout their prolific career; American Dreaming marks McAvoy’s 15th studio release. Made in collaboration with multi-Grammy Award-winning producer Tre Nagella, the album impresses in its dynamic production and heartrending songwriting. “Fearless” opens the album with a captivating sense of momentum, lyrically complemented by a “trying to find my way,” introspection. Glistening guitars and a spacious backing ambience arises into the “kick it in,” vigor, where percussive pulses and dreamy guitar swirls complement the rising production.
Listen: Bella Gate - "Drink With Me (Live)" -- Obscure Sound
A heartfelt live performance from Bella Gate envelops on the newly released “Drink With Me,” where emotively gripping vocals, lush piano, and lovely string arrangements converge with impactful immersion. The 23-year-old London-based artist’s track balances themes of personal tumult with the importance of hanging onto hope, particularly through the love of others. Gate, who has been writing music since the age of 9, traces this song back to her teenage years. “I wrote the song when I was 15 and in it I take apart my own character and the predicament I found myself in,” Gate explains. “The chorus, on
New Album: Erro - 'Strawberry Moon' -- Obscure Sound
Pittsburgh-based duo Erro craft a heartfelt, nostalgic rock appeal across their new album Strawberry Moon. ’60s and ’70s rock influences pair with an enjoyably no-frills production, one that avoids using any loops, backing tracks, or pre-recorded sounds. The result is a consistently enjoyable array of melodic rock, pop, and folk intertwining. The album’s title track consumes in its mixture of prancing piano, heartrending strings, and passionate vocal declarations. “I’m a lover, not a fighter,” they let out, admitting “when I close my eyes, you’re all I see.” This rousing sound moves seamlessly into the moody rock entrancement of “Golden,” where
Listen: Col Gerrard - "Come On Over" -- Obscure Sound
Presenting a melodic pop and singer/songwriter intertwining, “Come On Over” is a consuming new single from Col Gerrard, an artist presently based in the UK. Living between Vancouver and London throughout his youth, and later moving to Los Angeles at the age of 20, Gerrard’s life experiences and ample travel has inspired a commendable personal mantra: “Whatever it is you want in life, you have to go and get it for yourself.” Produced by Grammy-nomindated and Brit Award-winning producer Chris Potter, “Come On Over” builds with emotively gripping charm. Lingering organs and radiant piano are complemented by steady guitar flourishes,
Listen: Cargocastle - "Truth and Reconciliation" -- Obscure Sound
Invigorating in its range of twinkling introspection and ardent guitar distortion, “Truth and Reconciliation” is a recent single from Cargocastle, an artist based in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The project marks the work of Cory Wayne Dell, whose own experience with childhood abuse and its ensuing healing process inspires this impactful release, in addition to being influenced by artists like David Gilmour and Devin Townsend. “Truth and Reconciliation was born after a round of intense PTSD flashbacks centered around the childhood abuse I endured,” Dell says. “For the first time in my life, I created music during the healing process as opposed
New Album: Asylum 213 - 'Malpracticioner' -- Obscure Sound
A dynamic tour-de-force that alternates seamlessly between lush contemplation and hard-rocking intensity, Malpracticioner is an immersive new album from Richmond, VA-based band Asylum 213. Thematic ruminations on coping with life’s tumults, in addition to the importance of holding onto hope, enthrall within the climactic productions — inducing replays in their seamless shifts between screaming vocal intensity and dreaminess. Twangy guitars and playful synths intertwine melodically on the opening track “October Beach House,” captivating in its hooky vigor. Lyrical reflections on running in circles build with enjoyable momentum. “It keeps me up at night,” they commiserate, launching thereafter into an infectious
Listen: Edditter - "Snowflakes Flight" -- Obscure Sound
Its compelling soundscape reflective of a snowfall on Christmas night, “Snowflakes Flight” comes via Italian artist Edditter. The project embraces a blend of neo-classical beauty and ambient intrigue, bringing to mind influences such as Brian Eno, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and Jean Michael Jarre amidst an audible appreciation for nature. The innately atmospheric charm is further bolstered by the track’s recording setting; the composition and recording took place during an actual snowfall. Edditter describes the release as “an attempt to make an unsaturated and suggestive musical representation of a snowfall on Christmas Night.” “Snowflakes Flight” develops with enveloping intrigue, feeling parts delectably
New Album: Raw Soul - 'Journey // Destination' -- Obscure Sound
Touting a hip-hop sound that immerses in its atmospheric and melodic production, Journey // Destination is the new album from Raw Soul. The Vancouver-born artist — with roots in Tripoli, Libya — recorded the album’s material over the past several months. Despite the quick recording process, resonating themes reflect Raw Soul’s past 10-15 years of life. “I tend to focus on certain snapshots of moments, and this project both exudes confidence and vulnerability in equal parts, at times celebratory and at other times reflective,” he explains. A riveting hip-hop self-portrait, Journey // Destination impresses right away with the magnetic opening
Listen: Jane Marie + Jessica Mia - "It's Over" -- Obscure Sound
A stirring new track from Jane Marie and vocalist Jessica Mia, “It’s Over” captures the emotive aftermath of a relationship’s demise. Riveting vocals and a piano-driven production excel, traversing seamlessly into enjoyable shifts led by a comforting, jazz quintet serenity. Jane Marie’s songwriting captivates, and her collaboration with Mia continues a successful partnership that continues from the acclaimed album Songs of 202. “It’s over, I’m so sorry,” a melancholic, reflective vocal presence begins amidst stately piano. The apologetic tone and striving not to “tear us apart,” melds with a December setting — as the piano prances like snow falling. An
Listen: Synecdoche Montauk - "From The Beginning"
Showcasing a beautifully atmospheric blend of serene folk and starry-eyed electronic textures, “From The Beginning” is an enveloping new single from Synecdoche Montauk, the solo, self-produced project of London-based, Moscow-born Savva Rozanov. Translating from “Все сначала'” to “From the Beginning,” the track stirs in its melodic unfolding and thematic hold — referencing renewal following change. The release is followed by a performance at Karmakoma in Belgrade on February 8th, 2025. A comforting intertwining of twinkling keys and tender acoustics begin the track, as wordless vocal harmonizing eases in alongside. Contemplative vocal layers, mingling higher and lower tones, escalates seamlessly into
New Album: Igor Yakovenko - 'Promenade' -- Obscure Sound
Pianist and composer Igor Yakovenko crafts an enveloping piano-driven sound throughout Promenade, an album that pays tribute to Russian composer Modest Mussorgsky. The Moscow-based Yakovenko crafts 12 pieces that reflect Mussorgsky’s original themes, while also pursuing inventive territory via improvisation and eclectic stylistic inspirations — including jazz, classical, and experimental. “For me, the heritage of the past is a treasure trove to be reimagined and shared with new audiences,” Yakovenko says. The opening title track envelops in its dynamic progressions, moving from a lush piano contemplation into an escalating intrigue past the first minute. “Gnomus” follows with an initial darker
Listen: Play Misty - "Winter in Bristol" -- Obscure Sound
An expanding folk success with a gorgeous wintertime contemplation, “Winter in Bristol” comes via Bristol, England-based trio Play Misty — comprising Ryan McMurtry, Sophie Jones and I-Sha-Vii. Warming flute and mandolin complement the solemn acoustic drive, aided by McMurtry’s vocal lead and the trio’s backing three-part harmonies. The vintage reel-to-reel tape recording bolsters the already-warm enchantment, feeling like a warm fireplace following a long journey out into a frozen tundra. Described as “about a stumble home through Castle Park in Bristol,” “Winter in Bristol” develops with heartfelt captivation. Descriptions of the setting in Bristol, in addition to being “drunken and
Listen: Social Gravy - "California" -- Obscure Sound
Los Angeles-based band Social Gravy unleash a powerful alt-rock/pop intrigue on the track “California.” “This town will make you or break you, don’t say I didn’t warn you,” the vocals escalate in a gripping, replay-inducing sequence — where twangy guitars ring out as ooh-ing backing vocals enchant. A title-touting refrain lends a triumphant, anthemic quality into the “what it means to be free,” introspection within the verses. Chilly organs linger underneath, and the hooky infectiousness of “California” doesn’t take long to become apparent. Showing shades of Ocean Colour Scene in its warming vocal layers and guitar/organ melding, “California” is a
Listen: Chris Makh - "Synthing" -- Obscure Sound
Intended as a tribute to the artist’s love for synths, “Synthing” is a magnetic new track from UK-based artist Chris Makh. “I wrote the song when I purchased my first synth and couldn’t stop playing it,” he explains. A melodic, atmospheric sound impresses throughout — particularly in its guitar-laden infusions; its tones — processed through a Korg MS20. Debonair vocals and bass-y intrigue build enjoyably into a “I just wanna be free,” clamoring — moving into an escalating distortion-friendly foreboding. The guitar tones across the second half envelop, concluding with a feverish captivation. — This and other tracks featured this
Feature: Haag - 'Haag the Huge' EP -- Obscure Sound
Touting an enveloping instrumental rock sound, Haag the Huge is the latest EP from Haag. The Tehran-based project began in 2011, initially dabbling in Pink Floyd covers, and has since expanded into crafters of excellent original content. Amirhossein Rezaei (drums) and Mohsen Rezaei (guitar) enamor with a charismatic vein of instrumental rock, fond of satiating structural evolution, evolving rhythms, eclectic guitar tones. Ardent guitar work and the found of footsteps establish a climactic intrigue on opening track “Alpha Grade,” which expands steadily into a series of melodic guitar lines — from initial howling soaring into an organ-laden dreaminess in the
New Album: Bennett Roth - 'It'll Always Work Out' -- Obscure Sound
A melodic, introspective jazz sound impresses throughout It’ll Always Work Out, the project of Bay Area-based artist Bennett Roth. Assuming the role of bandleader here — following a career that has also seen success as a music director, composer, and sideman — Roth directs a magnetic sound within a traditional jazz trio setting. Stellar musicianship is on display throughout, embracing a colorful array of styles — from funk and samba to hip-hop and fusion — amidst rewarding improvisation and tonal dynamics. Centering around the encouraging ethos reflected in its title, the album grips right away with the opening title track.
Listen: Coyote Crunch - "Diagnosis" -- Obscure Sound
French band Coyote Crunch unleash a stirring rock appeal on new single “Diagnosis,” which also plays as a heartfelt message to those struggling with mental and/or physical health challenges. A melodic, structurally escalating charm shows within, pairing with the project’s aspirations to help listeners “feel the validation or accompaniment you may not be receiving.” They add: “You are seen, you are heard, you are believed and you are not alone!” “I don’t wanna be this way,” Guillaume Lhonoré’s vocals let out, exuding a sense of anguish within tumult though also a sense of perseverance — “I don’t wanna fall asleep,”
New Album: EWAH - 'Souvenir' -- Obscure Sound
Australian band EWAH & The Vision of Paradise have been praised for their post-punk/new-wave sound over the past decade, and now their frontwoman enthralls with her first solo album in fourteen years. EWAH‘s album Souvenir holds an apt album title, inspired by personal stories of the past and present. In EWAH’s case it comes after personal battles with anxiety and depression — and then prevailing in finding true love and her young daughter at her side. Playing as part of a healing experience, Souvenir is an intimate endeavor for EWAH. “For a long time I offered up things that were
Listen: Electrons in Slow Motion - "Tughra 0.04" -- Obscure Sound
Consuming in its array of lush guitar sparkling and spacey synth intrigue, “Tughra 0.04” is a memorable new track from Electrons in Slow Motion. The Bucharest-based visual and conceptual artist melds ambient, electronic, and post-rock inspirations into a sound that’s deep in atmosphere and melodic immersion. Electrons in Slow Motion, which represents the project of Marius Copel, thoroughly impresses with this soundscape-heavy, immersive single. A steady percussive pit-patter complements melancholic synth lingering to start, gradually accompanied by trickling guitar tones that consume in their sporadic, flourishing cohesion. The burgeoning, spacious synth swells and hypnotic rhythmic backbone pair with the glistening
Listen: Ben Newgard - "Mind Eraser" -- Obscure Sound
A melodic rock sound enamors on “Mind Eraser,” the new single from Ben Newgard. The Durham, NC-based artist succeeds with a structural drive that ascends from quaint guitar work and introspective vocals into a gleeful vocal vigor, finding an enjoyable middle ground between power-pop and rock. Jangly guitar flourishes, serene acoustics, and a dynamic vocal range lead a stellar production from Ben Newgard, who is joined by the lineup of David Smith on lead guitar, Anders Newgard on drums, and Johnny Valiant on bass. The exuberant vocals and steadily unveiling guitar tones establish a compelling setting, for “where talk is
Feature: Rayhan - 'High Noon' EP -- Obscure Sound
Scarborough, ON-based rapper, actor, and comedian Rayhan succeeds on his new EP HIGH NOON. The release melds riveting hip-hop emotion with atmospheric pop appeal. Written and recorded in just three weeks, the project reflects Rayhan’s love for Western films and early-morning creativity. Personal themes captivate alongside, via reflections on personal identity, the lure of addictions, and the disconnection involved within navigating various social and artistic spaces. Opening the release, “FOREVER SOLID INTRO” struts a spacey, synth-laden charm. The vocals alternate between contemplation and confident ardency, yearning for “a new bitch every weekend,” prior to more introspective urgings that emphasize life’s