Uplifting, euphoric and liberating: that’s how ‘Nothing Ever Tasted So Good’ feels like. Celebrating the excitement of infatuation, the single goes on to achieve a rowdy, striking sonic character, oscillating between instrumental riffs, catchy vocals and an overall sense of rebellion – if rebellion was triggered by love. This is a record you won’t forget anytime soon, penned by German band Speaking Is A Gun.
Initially, ‘Nothing Ever Tasted So Good’ does have a potent pop flair, especially when it comes to the relatable hook-powered guitars and the digestible arrangement. Field recordings of a party in the band’s studio in Berlin contribute to ‘beef up’ the record, making it almost a social anthem, an unapologetic and fierce exploration of early love and cathartic infatuation. Singer Florian Benegeau is rather obsessed with the object of his desire: “Rain tasted never so good. Your hair tasted so good – YOU never tasted so good.”
Such energy is then declined in aural terms, with Speaking is A Gun turning the dancy factor to a 100, and building a glorious indie rock anthem that sticks in one’s mind for hours. It is that catchy, yes. The lyrical theme is touched by a playful tone, empowering listeners to enjoy life and embrace love in all its forms and strengths.
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