Let’s go through the various layers that make ‘Slow Down’ such a great record. First, there’s the production layer; built upon elegant and gently evocative sound design, the track echoes an evocative cinematic vibe, with a flurry of lush pianos, blissful textures and uplifting electronica contributing to an ethereal fever dream, one that still manages to maintain a great deal of pop glory. Of course, the cherry on the cake comes from Aylee’s own vocals.
Boasting a near-perfect, malleable vocal tone, the Glasgow-based creative crafts an impressive display of musicianship and songwriting prowess. You see, ‘Slow Down’ is a self-produced effort, meaning that what we hear is exactly Aylee’s sonic vision. That’s especially true when it comes to the song’s lyrical layer. Incredibly relatable, honest and vulnerable, the piece belongs to a larger body of work navigating the fine line between broken dreams and the disillusionment of growing up.
Trying to find her rightful place in the world, Aylee pens a wonderfully cathartic and meaningful effort, one that might very well help her find the answers she’s looking for. We’ve got a feeling that the music industry is exactly where she’s meant to be, but that said, we are no prophets. We are just passionate listeners, absolutely captured by Aylee and her artistry.
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