Single Review: The Day I Thought About Dying

Following the success of his 2018 EP Abandon Adolescence, Solomon Crook’s The Day I Thought About Dying is just as well produced and complex. The song tip-toes the line between catchy and thought-provoking.

The Day I Thought About Dying begins with an ethereal synth and tom combo, transporting the listener to a location somewhere between a dance club and a temple. Crook’s raspy vocals steal the stage pondering dreams and the meaning of life, before the song progresses into a few bars of piano.

The powerful backing vocals create an allusion to gospel music. The bridge, featuring hefty reverb and the lyrics “leave me at the alter” evoke feelings of loneliness and desperation. Crook’s raw performance pushes your heart to pieces like a lost game of Jenga. His powerful vocals are reminiscent of Matt Corby and Jack Garratt, with an impressive range allowing his belt and falsetto to be controlled and polished.

The song builds to a drop in the last chorus, layered with epic vocals and a simple, but powerful rhythm section. The last verse moves to acapella, featuring almost choral harmonies lamenting change. The loss of instruments in the final line snap the listener back to the present, evoking the feeling of waking up from a daydream.

Produced by Devin Abrams (Pacific Heights, Shapeshifter, Drax Project, The Adults) The Day I Thought About Dying is an introspective indie/ electronic masterpiece not to be missed.