ALI WOOD‘s latest release feels like far more of a pop hit than something purely country. Not that either direction is desirable, there’s just a notably accessible and quickly charming, memorable aura to this single, making it easy to relay to and enjoy.
YOU’RE A WASTE OF MY MAKEUP showcases some of ALI WOOD‘s most powerful vocals yet – the long-form tune and the hook line and title to match help let the perception really sink in. At the same time, they climax the smoothness and subtle character of that primary voice, finally offering something easy to recognise after reaching it just once. The effect is pleasing, but it workings in favour of letting the track run further than a single genre often consents.
Instrumentally this is also possibly the most colourful or multi-layered and pop-like ALI WOOD‘s releases to date, furthering that open nature. The verses have a classic and soothing familiarity to the way they develop, and the soundscape praises the melodic progression and ALI WOOD‘s voice really well at every step.
The pace goes faster for the chorus, poetic language and positivity pour through, and an inherent sense of closeness helps give the song a strong appeal for those looking for an alternative or new music to listen to with the one they love. Hard work, reliability, and a hunger for the art form permanently pay off in the end – ALI WOOD is undoubtedly an artist with a deep connection to that process.
