New Music Review - ‘Temporary Insanity’ by Gabriel Bond
Temporary Insanity is the latest release from Gabriel Bond, released on 30th September 2022, hitting every right note imaginable. PC: Josh White.
Wellington-based Gabriel Bond is here to give us some Temporary Insanity of moody, upbeat vibes with his single that was released today from his upcoming EP due out in 2023.
Temporary Insanity thrives on these magical hooks of endearment about someone who is not the best for you, but you just cannot seem to end the relationship because you get reeled back into it all over again, no matter how many times you try and let go. The force of being throttled backwards either by your own mind or the persuasion of the other person is a big experience that is a tale that is as old as time, something that everyone on earth will likely be challenged by. Temporary Insanity thrives on expressing this in a way that takes it to the next level, however, it never loses its relatability throughout the song.
Temporary Insanity is luxurious, breaking down the barriers of truth, this rage of passion shooting out through the entire track with melodic belts of pure positivity that will keep you on your toes, even given the topic that Gabriel is expressing, a component not to be ignored.
Ever expanding vocalism is a major treat on Temporary Insanity, it’s relatively easy to get Gabriel’s immensely talented voice stuck in your head for days after you’ve heard his songs and having that ability is a big factor in getting yourself noticed.
Temporary Insanity is filled to the brim with the poppiest/most indie segments that hide around every single corner. From the way the drumbeats are laid down, to the smoothness of the guitar and all other musical elements, Temporary Insanity will wrap you up, making you feel understood on this insane road we call life, bringing this ease of comfort to state that Gabriel knows what you’ve gone or you’re currently going through. He absolutely does.
Unlike Gabriel’s previous release, Lights Burn Low (review here), Temporary Insanity is on a whole other journey and while it could be the story of the same person, Gabriel keeps that secretly hidden from the listeners, not alluring to who the new track may be about. I feel that Gabriel would be an excellent script writer for a romcom movie or TV show as he tends to tell different aspects of love that come across in a uniquely differential way to other musicians. That aspect of his music is something that I find really grips me in, waiting for the remainder of the story to be told.
Gabriel fits the mould of the alert, on point musicians that New Zealand needs for the next generation of creation to come to fruition. Like an acrobat on a tightrope, Gabriel cannot be knocked off his trip to the top.
Temporary Insanity is the catchiest blend that you will have heard this year and I highly suggest giving it a good stream so you can form your own opinion on the track.
I am eagerly awaiting Gabriel’s EP after this hot drop. So much so, that I can barely contain the excitement.
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