The first lyric, “I guess we’ve got a lot to say,” lands with a casual intimacy, setting the stage for a song that feels both confessional and effortlessly cool. It’s the kind of opening that draws you in quietly, without fanfare, and suddenly you’re caught in its current.
RIOT SON’s smooth vocals carry the track forward, gliding over shifting dynamics that keep the listener leaning in. There’s a natural ebb and flow here - the verses sway with restraint, while the choruses swell like waves cresting against the shore. It’s music made for motion: perfect for long drives to the beach, windows rolled down, where the air smells of salt & freedom and the horizon feels endless.
Just as the calm sets in, the bridge jolts the atmosphere with a jumpy, gritty energy, punctuated by the slyly vulnerable question, “Now you’re really a-okay?”. It’s a moment of tension, playful yet raw, before the song drifts back into its sun-drenched haze.
The band balances restraint with release, memory with immediacy, crafting a track that feels both familiar and new. ‘Loneliest at Best’ doesn’t just play, it lingers. Echoing like a memory you can’t quite shake, the kind where you’re not sure you want to.
Anna Louise Jones
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