[usr 3.5]

Singer/songwriter Pete Yorn and actress/singer Scarlett Johansson join forces once more for Apart (EP), arriving June 1, 2018.  “Bad Dreams” serves as the promo single for the EP.

Following a nine-year hiatus, singer/songwriter Pete Yorn, and actress/singer Scarlett Johansson once again join forces musically.  Prior to the arrival of their 2018 EP, Apart, Yorn and Johansson released joint Break Up in 2009. “Bad Dreams”serves as the promo single for Apart (EP), arriving June 1, 2018.

“Bad Dreams” features relatively standard pop/rock production work, led by guitars, and a driving groove. Initially a thudding kick holds down the beat before the groove expands. Scarlett Johansson delivers clear, pleasant vocals by on the first half of the verse.  Pete Yorn contrasts on the second half with his gruff, deeper vocals. The two officially join forces on the chorus:

“Pessimistic as it seems sleep will never come that easy
We will always have bad dreams, we will always have bad dreams
We will always have bad dreams.”

On the second verse, it’s a similar script to the first, though they do duet on the line, “If it gets too close, if it gets too much I’m scared I’ll disappear.”

Final Thoughts 

All in all, Yorn and Johansson deliver an enjoyable, well-rounded comeback with “Bad Dreams.” Is this a game changing performance? Not by any means, but Yorn and Johansson definitely have chemistry. “Bad Dreams” isn’t a ‘bad’ listening experience in the least.

Pete Yorn & Scarlett Johansson • Apart (EP) • Capitol • Release: 6.1.18

Photo Credit: Capitol