"AWKWARD"-SAN CISCO
Awkward, indeed. I first thought about recommending this song over a month ago but was afraid that it would come back to haunt me. Still could. But... I'm gonna take that leap.
"Awkward" is a fun, kind of cute and catchy pop-dialogue from a group of Australian youngsters that call themselves San Cisco. But this musical verbal exchange -- played by lead vocalist Jordi Davieson and drummer Scarlett Stevens -- could have easily been titled "Stalker" instead.
Him (insecure): "I left a message last night, you haven't called back, I've been calling you for days." Her (uneasy): "I have my keys at the gate. My mind is made-up to make a quick escape."
For me, "Awkward" reminds me of when I first heard Gotye's "Somebody That I Used To Know." Not only are the lyrics an uncomfortable conversation between a pair of incompatibles, but both songs are simple in construction and immediately stand out from everything else on the radio.
"Awkward" may be held together by a facile drum and electric guitar riff, but it's the video game synths, cellphone text-like lyrics and especially all of the "dah-dah-dahs" and "doo-doo-doos" that make this recording very unique.
But the song's positives could also be its negatives. This particular piece of pop-candy borders on the novel. It may initially please your aural senses, but -- after a number of plays -- "Awkward" has the potential of quickly turning from ear-worthy to ear-worm.
Let's just say it should come with the disclaimer: "Enjoy in moderation."
