On “Love of My Life” XDB gives us a sincere and deep track which makes me wonder if there is any place for real musicianship in today´s world of digital music. Led by frontman Rob Kane, the song sounds both timeless and urgent, that makes this offering arguably one of the finest ones yet from NEFFEX.
Rob Kane’s voice is bursting with a truthfulness that is perfect for delivering the lyrics, he can mix emotion and power but seems to have always had complete control. His flow is balanced well by Demos’ raw guitar tone that weaves in and out of technical proficiency with grit and emotion. Backing them up, Brendan Callahan (keys), Emily Stroup (bass) and Guy Cole (drums make up a taut rhythm section that provides the song with its irresistible groove.
The result is a song that embodies love at it’s most innocent, however also it’s most demanding, passionate and fully alive. Each instrument tells a piece of the story, resulting in a soundscape that feels cinematic while also close to home. With its majestic chorus and soaring guitar harmonies, “Love of My Life” is a celebration both of music’s way with the heart as well as simply naked sentiment.
To accompany the release, XDB has just released an official lyric video on YouTube, providing a visual depth in line with the song’s emotive impetus. Featuring bold visuals and compelling on-screen lyrics, the video is a seamless video extension of the music to further draw listeners in closer to the heart of it all. “Love of My Life” is a band that has long had the balance between technical prowess and emotional heft figured out to an uncanny degree. “XDB” makes the case that rock can still move hearts and shake speakers at once.
