To Let A Good Thing Die / Bruno Major / June 5, 2020
- Joshua Yoo
- Jun 16, 2020
- 2 min read
Updated: Sep 13, 2020
Bruno Major has always been an amazing storyteller, infusing heartfelt memories and detailed stories within his music that gives it such an amiable feel for listeners. Yet there’s a case to be made that on “To Let A Good Thing Die,” Bruno’s soulful R&B sound has evolved, crafting his most personal music to date.
An amazing instrumentalist himself, Bruno relies mostly on acoustic and electric guitar backing for a large majority of the album, and in combination with rather understated percussion, he is able to create these amazingly intimate atmospheres for his listeners, such as sitting cozily at night playing video games with a significant other (“Nothing”), or spending a relaxing spring morning in “Regent’s Park”. His production finds power in its simplicity, where the minimal instrumentation and mixing accentuate the specific subjects he covers in different songs (“To Let A Good Thing Die”).
Conceptually, Bruno shows his refined ability to portray themes deeply meaningful to him through his songwriting, as his deeply personal stories of struggling in the music industry (“Tapestry”), contemplating the moment he meets his future soulmate (“The Most Beautiful Thing”), or subconsciously experiencing visions that clarify his life purpose (“Figment Of My Mind”) are all meaningfully and eloquently detailed through his lyricism.
Although it never really ventures outside of its narrow musical lane, “To Let A Good Thing Die” provides an undeniably enjoyable romantic experience. Every track lives and breathes the individually heartwarming and reflective characteristics of Bruno Major, a rare and exceptional effort signifying an artist in full command of his craft.
Best Track(s): Nothing, The Most Beautiful Thing, To Let A Good Thing Die, Figment Of My Mind, Regent’s Park
Lowlight(s): Old Soul
SCORE: 8/10
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbtXaKTjcKg
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