“San Diego” by The New Citizen Kane is that type of song that embeds itself in your brain from the very first few seconds. From the very first time you hear that intro, you are teleported into a hazy car ride with the sun setting out your window as the music plays. The honesty is there as well in the lyrics, lines such as “Chocolate eyes that saw into the soul of me” and “You broke my heart in San Diego” channel the power of pure love. The amount of feeling behind the words and the simple yet catchy melody are a tough combo to beat and it will likely lead you to hit replay. The song is not only catchy, but also emotional yet it is not overdone.
Songs like these exist on a fine line between the intimate and the universal and “San Diego” does a beautiful job of toeing that line. It is the story of a love, a city, and a heartbreak, but at the same time, it can be the story of anyone that gives it a listen. Lines such as the repeated in the chorus, “I got lost in San Diego” will not only get stuck in your head, but haunt you days after you first hear it. This track is as much an artistic confession as it is a beautiful song. The music behind the vocals is soft and unintrusive while remaining constant throughout to allow the story to be told. It pairs perfectly with the surreal music video and the aesthetic is strong. The artist sees it through with full-force and it makes you not only want to listen, but to see it in your mind. It is easy to recall long after the final note rings out.
“San Diego” is the first of many leading up to the release of a new album called ‘Psychedelika’. Following the success of previous work such as ‘The Tales Of Morpheus’ and the ‘Could Have Been EP’, there was some weight to the release but “San Diego” manages to carry that weight easily. It is raw yet refined, a feeling of nostalgia while still remaining new and fresh. It is a strong statement to be sure and if this is what is in store for future releases, fans are in for a true treat. This song is a love and a city that will never be forgotten no matter how far you move from it.
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