Lost You In A Dream

Tobias Jesso Jr. “Can’t Stop Thinking About You”

Everything about this song, from the melodies on down to the vocal style, screams “wimpy ‘70s lite rock.” Well, except for how minimal it is – this recording sounds like it may have been a demo in another context, or at least the basic track before the addition of several layers of overdubs. This is pretty much Jesso, his piano, and a very subtle keyboard wash that sounds like some kind of choral setting. No bass, no guitar, no drums, no strings. It’s so bare, but it really suits the direct, unguarded sentiment of this song. It’s just this guy putting his love out there, and it comes out sounding very sweet, and very brave.

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