Spanish Love Songs - 'Pendulum (Acoustic)'
Spanish Love Songs release acoustic version of ‘Pendulum’, the latest reimagining taken from their ‘No Joy Sessions’.
Alternative punk band Spanish Love Songs have just released an acoustic version of their track ‘Pendulum’, the fourth in a line of reworked songs from their album ‘No Joy’. Having seen Spanish Love Songs live three times during their “No Joy Live in Europe 2024” tour, I was looking forward to see what they had in store next and they did not disappoint with ‘No Joy Sessions’.
In the words of frontman Dylan Slocum, “this version of Pendulum is a bit closer to the original song we scrapped in the studio – upbeat and driving”. This happier sounding version of ‘Pendulum’ is definitely a refreshing shift in tone without sacrificing the emotional core that defines Spanish Love Songs’ music. Slocum’s vocals stay raw and emotive throughout the track, however in this version they’re complemented by brisk strumming and leaner instrumentation. The acoustic arrangement strips away the heavier instrumentation, giving more space for the lyrics to breathe and for Slocum’s vocals to shine through. The track has a folksy feel to it, which works surprisingly well in contrast with the lyrics and the meaning of the track. With each release from ‘No Joy Sessions’, Spanish Love Songs continue to prove that reimagining their songs isn’t just about stripping back their songs but about revealing new emotional layers.
Spanish Love Songs are also planning to return to the stage in full force towards the end of the year with a planned series of headline shows in Europe, and performances planned for Furnace Fest and a brand new festival called Common Thread.
Words by Irina Atanasiu
