The keen reader might remember Los Angeles troubadour Eddie Cohn from an article we published last year, praising ‘Wheels Stop’ EP as “a lyrically introspective yet classically hard-hitting piece of music”. We stand by our words; in fact, we’d like to double down on it: Cohn possesses the ability to pen reasonably anthemic and melodic material, hiding a meaningful and contemporary lyrical piece behind a more uplifting and vibrant sonic façade. That’s what allows Eddie to release such wholesome records, tracks that capture the listener’s attention almost casually, at least at first.
‘Weight of the World’ is the perfect evidence of that. A 90s-leaning rock-pop cut on the surface, the song hides a crucial and nuanced songwriting layer, as Cohn urges us all to be careful when dealing with the tremendous amount of information available online. In particular, he tackles the never-ending cycle of negative news, which might easily overwhelm some of the most fragile souls out there. As always, Eddie’s vocals are rather anthemic and luscious, almost surgical in their precision. What’s not to like?
Delving deeper into the critical and observant lyricism behind ‘Weight of the World’, Cohn explains: “I am supportive of the technology we have all been gifted with, but of course I think a lot about the emotional impact these devices have on our minds and our ability to relax. I wonder if the constant hum of info and news feeds is too much for our brains to handle. Can we go anywhere without being pummeled with a notification or a new threat of information?”
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