Artist: Heart of Pine
Song: “Phetamine & Pearls”
Album: TBD
Genre: Americana, Folk Rock, Southern Rock
You may have heard Heart of Pine before in one of our past New Music Fridays. The Athens, GA-based “Southedelic” band impressed me with their blend of Americana, folk, blues, country, southern rock and classic rock, so when I heard the track “Phetamine & Pearls”, I knew I had to throw some attention to the track.
The band’s rhythm section opens with a Muscle Shoals groove, injecting a healthy dose of soul into the lightly funky track. The horn section heightens this, while the singer spins a tale of a woman who will “squeeze your lemon and make you lose your mind”. The post-break-up anthem is delivered with the satisfaction of knowing the ex is better in the rearview mirror, and the vocals contain plenty of swagger to make you believe it.
Give this track some time by streaming it in our Check This 2024 Playlist!
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