Wallows, OK | Fun Friday

Alternative collective Wallows bring some groove and surefire fun to Fun Friday with the infectious single, “OK.”

Fun Friday features songs that are energetic and exciting; supercharged for the weekend.  There will be no BALLADS whatsoever on Fun Fridays! So, with that considered, for Fun Friday, May 1, 2020, we enlist Wallows – Dylan Minnette, Cole Preston, and Braeden Lemasters – for the groovy alternative cut, “OK”.

On “OK,” Minnette shows off the beauty of his pipes, including some falsetto, sigh.  It’s safe to say, his vocals are locked in.  Besides the prowess of the singer himself, the melody, particularly on the chorus, is quite tuneful.  The words are pretty sweet too:

“There’s no need to explain
I know what you gonna say
‘Cause you say, ‘Goodnight,’
If you think that’s alright
There’s no need to explain
I know that we can relate
Can we get up and try to feel okay again?
Can we get up and try to feel okay again?”

Later, the bridge is incredibly distinct – gimmicky and a bit novel. Thematically, “OK” encompasses insecurities in a relationship, and ultimately embracing it, per a newsletter from the band.  While all of that’s worth noting, arguably, it’s the sound and vibe that truly makes “OK” a treat.  Musically, there are so many pros.  The colorful palette comprised of keyboards, synths, and guitar is pretty sweet. The groove – well – it’s awesomeness just goes without saying. The harmonic progression isn’t incredibly complex, but a couple quirks give make it a major player in the song’s overall success.

Ultimately, “OK” thrives off of its strong vocals, colorful production and musical elements, and thoughtful, relatable songwriting.  What more could you ask for on Fun Friday, or should I say, Fun Fri-Yay!

Wallows • “OK” • Atlantic • 2020

Wallows, “OK” | Fun Friday [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, Broesis, The Musical Hype, OmarMedinaFilms, Pixabay, taniarose]