Dull of Down “Lullaby Time/Raymond”

It only takes two seconds to fall in love with Dull of Down because they are a band full of personality. It’s simply hard to not love every sound they create. Both “Lullaby Time” and “Raymond” in the double single release open with distinctive yet territory-marking guitar/vocal arrangement. The twists they embrace as the song embrace feel like an expanding journey of soundscapes and emotions. But what really draws listeners back again to their music is the captivating melodies that seem to echo with the solo.

“Raymond” opens with a determined bassline. As the rhythmic bluesy twang joined by the soaring guitar that throws the hoarse scream up to the room, the lead vocal line come in and swoop you off of your feet with its mesmerizing lyrics that centers around “Raymond.” The rich, smoky vibe of rock n roll intertwined with country and blues influences simply makes listeners lose track of time and space.

“Lullaby Time” is on the edgy side with more garage and grunge influences. The single opens strong with a whiskey-drenched vocal. The electrifying guitar that subtly flies between hard rock and metal rhythms keep on evolving towards becoming more textural. After the solo, the single embraces a momentary softness and silence as the guitar shifts to a sensitive fingerpicking. Then the driven rhythm storms in again. “Lullaby Time” is like a kaleidoscopic vision that constantly brings in new soundscapes.

Dull of Down is no doubt a charismatic band full of energy. Both “Lullaby Time” and “Raymond” revolve around the underlying meaning of the title, which is being expanded and repeated throughout the song. It effectively creates a strong impression among listeners and also seem to leave just enough space for their curiosity and imagination.