By James Tilling & Nicholas Liddle
Every few years, British singer/songwriter Joe Brooks, pops his head out of the sand where it
seems he’s been meticulously analyzing the longings of our hearts, to deliver an inch perfect
sucker punch of emotions.
This has been the case since the early recordings of ‘These Broken Hands of Mine’ and ‘Holes Inside’ through to the 2016 ‘I Am Bones’ EP and no less applies here with his latest release ‘Pink Sky Moon.’
Poetry in motion is the best way I can describe this song. Brooks paints a vibrant nostalgia of young love, combining a generous splattering of metaphors with lyrics detailing specific places, making the narrative all the more palpable;
‘Shadow puppet lover, you play out your scenes, along the mercury river, on the banks of Ballona Creek.’
The words and melodies are delicately accompanied by a soundscape of wind, birds and the tender laugh of a female subject that further feeds our imaginations. Though the stripped back production in the front half may bring pause to some new listeners, in my opinion it demonstrates a mature song-crafting seldom heard in popular music these days. This mechanism allows Brooks to control and develop the journey to new heights in the bridge and final chorus where he walks an intricate line between fond reminiscence and sentimental longing;
‘That’s where I dreamed with you, that’s where I still dream of you’
After winning critical acclaim with The John Lennon Songwriting Award for I Am Bones, The International Songwriting Competition for All of Your Colors and The Unsigned Songwriting Award for Dandelion Hair, Pink Sky Moon will surely be another highly regarded piece of work not only amongst his fans but also his peers.
‘Music has always been and will forever be my first love, it provides a kind of fulfillment I’ve struggled to achieve elsewhere. Returning with Pink Sky Moon is a proud moment for me.’
It’s no doubt that Joe Brooks will have you craving more. With his stunning voice, great lyrics, and beautiful production, you’re definitely going to want to keep your eye on what is next from this guy! Be sure to follow him on Twitter and Instagram for more. “Pink Sky Moon” is out now on all major platforms. Let us know your thoughts on this single in the comments section below this post or on our social media pages.
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Tatiana
October 16, 2020 at 1:46 AM
Love his music! “Pink Sky Moon” is fantastic
Nicholas Liddle
October 16, 2020 at 2:03 AM
This one is definitely my favorite. Stunning!
Dave
October 16, 2020 at 10:38 PM
I love it
Kaitlyn
October 20, 2020 at 12:59 PM
Great review of a great song! Joe’s music indeed feels like poetry in motion.
Elaine Leong
October 20, 2020 at 2:51 PM
Ahh! How I’ve missed Joe! Such a beautiful song for a comeback. Thank you for this review!
Kristel Velez
October 20, 2020 at 7:09 PM
He’s so underrated because all his music is a poetic masterpiece, especially this one!
Sebrinah
October 20, 2020 at 7:12 PM
Such a beautiful song! Can’t wait to see what’s next to come for Joe!
Erica
October 20, 2020 at 7:18 PM
‘Pink Sky Moon’ is perfect! Thank you Joe for this beautiful music 🙂
YanYing L.
October 21, 2020 at 12:08 AM
This review is just as beautiful as the song itself. Thanks for reviewing the song – I have it on repeat since it came out. 😉
I look forward to reading more reviews from you!
Nicholas Liddle
October 21, 2020 at 12:29 AM
Hey! Thank you so much. We love Joe here at PopWrapped and we can’t wait to see what is next for him. Glad you are loving the track as much as we are.. Additionally, we cover all genres so we look forward to having you as a viewer 🙂