Joji, Last of a Dying Breed | Song Review

Joji keeps things short and utterly sweet on the surefire vibe that is “Last of a Dying Breed,” the fifth single and third track from his fourth LP, Piss in the Wind.

Of course, we feel you, Joji (George Miller)!  Joji excels at delivering a surefire vibe, no matter the duration.  “Last of a Dying Breed” is brief, with few lyrics, but it “shines bright, like a diamond,” nonetheless. Joji wrote and produced the fifth single and third track from his fourth studio album, Piss in the Wind.  What a damn title, right?!

“Last of a Dying Breed” commences warmly with what sounds like tape strings. Atop the tape are the gorgeous vocals singing “ooh(s).” Joji radiantly sings tenderly, showing off his upper register – that falsetto, baby! Meanwhile, beneath the tape, an energetic breakbeat provides a mighty, rhythmic anchor. After taking his time to let things set up during the chorus, Joji sings in his lower and middle registers for the sole verse. “Ooh, you’re the last of a dying breed / To the sun, flying high and free,” he sings, and continues, “Ain’t no man in the pilot’s seat / Silence, please, this is what you need.” Word.  Concluding the cut, Joji returns to his ripe falsetto in the chorus, excerpted earlier.  No, there’s not much song, but Joji makes the brief “Last of a Dying Breed” more than worthwhile.

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