We weren’t ready for ‘Born Into This’. If, from a sonic standpoint, the record doesn’t offer anything ground-breaking or particularly innovative, the enlightened spoken words of Politis Dimitri more than make it up for it, revealing a stunningly hypnotising listening experience, a quirky and haunting vocal-driven journey that’s a pleasure to listen to. Recorded in Nashville, ‘Born Into This’ ventures into polite rock territories with charming flair, blending nostalgic aural energy with leftfield-esque, haunting tension.
Speaking about the circumstances behind the piece, Dimitri explains: “This song was recorded in a large studio in Nashville. You can hear the size of the space, the thick mass of sound, and the powerful drum resonance. There’s a far west feel—like a Hummer H1 charging through dust and wind.” There’s also a timeless element in the record, an anthemic aura that blurs the borders between nostalgia and futurism.
Originally from Greece, where he’s known as Citizen Jim’s frontman, Politis has spent a considerable amount of time in the U.S., in particular studying psychology in Pennsylvania. Such existential eclecticism gives way to a rich, open-minded narrative, one that will certainly resonate with the most observant, keen listeners out there.
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