With bittersweet lyrics about a love that is not meant to be, chord progressions that drip with melancholy, and a few off-kilter musical and production cues, Love Ghost’s latest release is a truly gripping one. ‘2Young4U’ is an all around nice piece of music.
Based in Los Angeles, Love Ghost is the musical project of singer and songwriter Finnegan Bell. Known for their distinctive emo leanings, Love Ghost’s voice has always been gripping and his deliveries immersive. Teaming up with Annie Gago on their latest single, ‘2Young4U’ is a bilingual, experimental, emo ballad about lost love. Defined by a tearjerker chord sequence played as gentle arpeggios on a processed clean guitar, ‘2Young4U’ sounds positively haunting, with a neon-lit atmosphere exacerbated by the song’s dynamic, almost hypnotic rhythmic drive and distinctive production.
Annie Gago’s Spanish sung sections are memorably melodic, and the song’s outro guitar solo, processed by a harmonized is perfectly wonky, lending the song its experimental edge, and confirming Love Ghost as a bold artist that does not give in to expectations. The production by Ervin River is also not to miss. Perfectly balancing the song between its emo core and its peppy, upbeat, and almost rock leanings, River has created a sublime mix for ‘2Young4U’.
‘2Young4U’ is a punchy and emotive listen that’s easily replayable. Nuanced and full of detail, this adventurous release is well worth a deep dive into its dark and moody universe.