Aless Arias’ second single, “45 Hours,” is one of these songs that sounds like heaven but hurts like hell. It conveys a bad feeling in such a feel-good sonic realm.
The Sydney-based singer-songwriter and instrumentalist, Aless Arias, made her independent appearance, with her debut single “Evolve” in June, and now she’s back with her song “45 Hours,” which goes well with the cold weather.
Arias says about her music that it’s a nostalgic reflection on her life so far, but as soon as I listened to “45 Hours,” I realized that her music is a reflection of ALL of our lives! She truly knows how to write profound lyrics that are highly relatable and get straight to the core.
“45 Hours” depicts the weary routine that feels like endlessly running in a wheel headed nowhere. The skilled artist, on the other hand, managed to deliver the stabbing reality in a soft manner with a dreamy vibe in all of the elements. Her silky vocals carry a hopeless, drained attitude, yet she still sounds peaceful and shining. I’d be fine with any of life’s ugly truths if they were delivered in this ethereal voice.
A soothing intro opens the single, and the lyrics may portray a stuck-in feeling, but the instruments remain free and lush throughout. The hybrid dream pop and soft rock sound with a shoegaze hint is mesmerizing. It sets a meditative mood that makes you want to close your eyes and embrace every note of the shimmering guitars and steady drumming. If the melody is missing in life, it defiantly exists brightly here and sways gently to lure you into timeless repetitions. The solo part is where the glow increases and the energy is unleashed. With raw performance and minimal production, Aless Arias was able to offer an ear-candy piece that captured a dilemma with delicacy.
“We’re going round and round again. When will this ever end?” Well, who knows! Just keep listening, and you’ll feel better.