Carys Calling - Seeing Red Track Review

'Seeing Red' is the latest single from the dark electro-folk singer Carys Calling. Since emerging on the scene last year, the native Newcastle lass has received praise from local publications like NE Volume and NE:MM and has was featured on BBC Introducing last month.
The track opens with a delicate layer of finger plucked guitar, reserved percussion and subtle synth, creating a charming base to the song. The song is then elevated by Carys' gorgeous vocals, transforming the song into an interesting and sincere ballad.
However, the song then goes a little down hill. The incorporation of bizarre, crass synth sounds really don't harmonise well at all and just sound like a malfunctioning Tetris arcade game. This combined with the awfully cliche layering of vocals, create a very artificial sound surrounding the chorus that sounds a little forced and distracts the listener from the sincerity of the ballad. She dubs herself as a 'dark electro folk' artist, but the electro element is just distracting from her vocals. Perhaps try something a little more subtle or intricate. Alternatively, ditch the elephant in the room and just focus on using her beautiful voice to create evocative songs that will resonate with audiences.

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