SINGLE REVIEW: gimbal.lock - With You
I really like gimbal.lock's versatility in their sound and their dynamic performance, channelling electrifying energy and rugged grunge grit.
'With You' sees the band take a different direction, opting for a softer, more emotion-driven, atmospheric sound with vibrant aspects of jangle pop that sound uncannily like The Wedding Present while still retaining the raw, gruelling vocals i've become accustomed to. My only discomfort within the track is that it's a worship song, very obviously Christian Rock, praising God and thanking Him for all His guidance. For someone who has religion as part of their life, it's heartwarming, but as a non-believer, when tracks are overtly religious, I find they make me feel uneasy.
The sound is great, really bright and vibrant with a wonderfully chiming and celebratory nature. They combine different tempos, from the slow-burning, thoughtful intro to a joyful indie crescendo, accumulating into a more distorted explosion before mellowing again and ramping back to a jangle fest to finish.
It's a great track, and sound-wise, it's perfect. I’m certainly a big fan of gimbal.lock but unfortunately lyrically, this one didn't sit quite right with me.
