'Living Room' sees Geller turn to an increasingly folk and country-inspired direction, with the song featuring Harry Fausing Smith playing the fiddle and Daniel Fawcett-Tuke's vocals and lap steel. Geller's inclusion of these instruments adds to the playful, intimate nature of the song but signifies her move away from the electronic elements heard in her earlier discography. The track is grounded by a brief instrumental pause succeeding the chorus that highlights Geller's beautiful vocals but adds a transient eerie aspect to the song, reflected in the music video for the single.
Geller continues to showcase her vulnerable and confessional songwriting style within 'Living Room' with lyrics feeling lifted from her innermost thoughts: "You learn about shame and it keeps on coming". Despite this, Geller doesn't let the sometimes weighty lyrics pull down the song's mood: 'Living Room' has a quiet melancholy energy at times but it's gently hidden under Geller's lively vocals and Rich Cooper's production.
'Living Room' feels incredibly authentic; it's not over polished and at times it's a bit messy, but that's all part of the charm of Geller and her music. It's exciting, authentic and individual, much like Geller's prior release 'Grace, Flair and Distance'.
Geller's unique sound is incredibly promising; she isn't afraid of imperfection and her music confirms the passion she has for creativity.
Beth Hibbard
Image: 'Living Room' Official Single Cover