WILLOW, “curious/furious” | Track Review 🎵

WILLOW shows off incredible versatility and personality in her emotional, honest single, “curious/furious,” from her album, <COPINGMECHANISM>.

“And when nobody wants to talk about it / All that we do is step into dread, that’s what I said.” What a statement, 🎙 WILLOW. The youngest member of the Smith family packs a punch on her pop/rock flavored single, 🎵 “curious/furious”. “Curious/furious” is the third single from her 2022 album, 💿 <COPINGMECHANISM> (September 23, 2022). It was penned by Smith and 🎼 ✍ 🎛 Chris Greatti, who also produces.  The record commences with warm, pop/rock guitars, with a driving groove establishing itself.  Early on, WILLOW exhibits a smoky tone, sung in her lower register that’s to die for.  You might say, it’s a surefire vibe.

During the pre-chorus, those electrifying, driving guitars accompany her, building up to something bigger (“Walking through a darkened forest, goin’ home / Curious, furious, I feel alone, oh, oh-oh”).  As to be expected, there’s exceptional contrast during the chorus, where WILLOW sings more dynamically, ascending into her powerful upper register. The music becomes more dynamic during this section as well:

“Getting over it now and I

Never wear a frown

Because life doesn’t choose either side

Win or lose, right or wrong

It’s a battle that’s all in your mind

You better open wide.”

During the second verse, WILLOW brings the dynamics back down initially, singing in an undertone, with incredible poise. Soon enough, however, she lets those powerful, gritty pipes shine. I love the rawness she brings.  Furthermore, shout out the assertiveness of the guitars at the end of the record, particularly when they are harmonized.

Final Thoughts 💭

So, does WILLOW deliver a surefire vibe? You bet! 🎵 “curious/furious” is an intriguing listen from start to finish. WILLOW shows how versatile her voice is, sounding warmer in her lower register and absolutely lethal in her upper register.  She’s powerful and possesses no shortage of personality on this emotional, honest track.  It’s amazing how far removed she is from those 🎵 “Whip My Hair” days.

🎙 WILLOW • 💿 <COPINGMECHANISM> • 🏷 MSFTSMusic / Roc Nation • 🗓 9.23.22

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