SINGLE REVIEW: O CONNELL BROTHERS “DOWN ON THE QUAYS”
When folkloric storytelling meets the dark, whiskey-twist rocker tone, poised lyrics get lost in thoughts and feelings, “Down on the Quays” knocks on your door at midnight with two guitars in hands.
O Connell Brothers have created a vibe in “Down on the Quays” that instantly draws you in, evoking feelings about those times when you hit the road, searching for answers. Not knowing where it leads to, but there was a sense of warmth and brightness in the journey itself.
Depicting an introspective atmosphere of a loner drawing classic memories of cigarettes, streetlight, whisky in water’s reflection, the lyrics tastefully tease its listener between hints and sentiments. “Whisky and a chaser and a bird-dog on, and where did you sleep last night?” “The old man beside me whispers in my ear, and we’re framed in the camera lens.”
As a sophomore release from O Connell Brothers as well as their forthcoming debut album, “Down on the Quays” have a more sophisticated texture and richer emotional contrasts compare to the debut single “Songbird.” Captivating melody melts in acoustic guitar’s narration, a sunset pad fades in the melancholy undercurrent. “Down on the Quays” intrigues you to learn more about O Connell Brothers.
