Jungle, Carry On | Song Review

British band Jungle delivers a beautiful, celestial song with “Carry On,” the promo single and sixth track from their fifth album, Sunshine.

[nx_pullquote]“I don’t wanna talk about all the things you’ve said and done / All you do is break my heart.”[/nx_pullquote] That is a shame, isn’t it, Lydia Kitto? She continues in the first verse of “Carry On”, asking, “Are you ever coming home?” Kitto is now a permanent member of the London-based band, Jungle, comprised of J. Loyd (Josh Loyd-Watson) and Tom McFarland. “Carry On” is the promo single and sixth track from Jungle’s fifth studio album, Sunshine. Lloyd and Kitto composed “Carry On.” Lloyd, Kitto, and Jamie Lloyd-Taylor produced it.

It is easy to be hypnotized and mesmerized by the sheer beauty of “Carry On.” First and foremost, Lydia Kitto delivers an angelic vocal performance. She sings with ease, never forcing things.  Even with a calm, cool, and collected performance, she easily commands. Beyond her lead vocals, the harmonized background vocals are ‘to die for,’ too. These appear during the chorus, the section to beat. It’s simple but quite moving: “Carry on / No one’s ever made me feel this helpless.” The melodies are incredibly tuneful, while the lyrics are memorable and thoughtfully penned.  Beyond the voice and the words, “Carry On” thrives on a gorgeous sound palette.  The instruments that make the ears perk up include keys, guitar, bass, drums, percussion, and warm strings.  The groove cooks. From a first listen, “Carry On” is striking – a truly special song from Jungle.  Sometimes, it is simpler songs that pack a more sizable punch.