“The Meadows” by Sam Hague is like a fresh, frenetic take on a Bastille song. Peppered with an equal helping of live and electronic instruments, this rock track perfectly rides the line between pop and rock. Immerse yourself in the infectious chorus melody as the heavily distorted electric guitars carry you through a dynamic vocal performance, cathartic lyricism, and an overall compelling song.
It begins with a wash of electric guitars, strumming through sweet chord progressions and picking out subtle riffs. With a sudden snare hit, we’re thrust into a newly rhythmic verse. “Take a long walk down my road as we all head into Clifton Park,” Sam utters with this raspy, chesty affectation. A steady barrage of tom, snare, and bass enlivens the accompaniment as he lays out a nostalgic, image-based set of lyrics. It’s the kind of song that feeds off of specificity, which some might argue makes it less relatable. Instead, especially in this case, it imbues the song with a bit of personality from Sam–something fans will always cherish.
Fast-forward to the chorus, we’re gifted with full, lively instrumentation and an unforgettable melody. Distorted guitars and crash-laden drums send the energy soaring into the stratosphere. Sam carves out this anthemic vocal line, which you’d be remiss to say is not already stuck in your head. Dissecting it further won’t do it justice. It’s purely infectious.
That being said, give this track a listen! It’s worth every second of your time. Plus, you might just have a new favorite artist.
Written by Alyce lindberg
