Clifford – Paradox (2021)
There are times when what we want seems to be in constant opposition. These moments have been neatly wrapped up by Clifford in his passionate and enthralling single ‘Paradox’. Through the music, he wrestles with wanting freedom while also being overwhelmed by new-found love. With a touch of Americana mixed with rock and alternative pop, he tackles these mixed emotions in a beautiful way.
Having grown up travelling, Clifford brings a fusion of sound to your ears. With a passion for what he does, he brings emotions and thoughts to the fore in a relatable way. If you are looking for a single that is truly genre-defying while connecting with mixed emotions on a deep level, you have come to the right place.
‘Paradox’ draws you in with a real country vibe full of country guitars that twang against your ears. This turns into an amazingly blended melody that combines the best elements of different genres. While this could become overwhelming or disjointed, his musicality blends everything together in the most engaging way. The beats have your toes tapping while the guitar makes you want to sway to the vibes of the track. There are these jolts of country guitar that brings a touch of Americana that dances around the more pop-rock stylings of the melody. There is a guitar solo later in the track that is an absolute pleasure to listen to and you really will not be able to get enough.
Clifford’s vocals cut over the blended melody with a smooth tone. Through his performance, you get a hit of the mixed emotions of the track. There is a push and pull to the lyrics as he wants the freedom he has enjoyed but also wants the overwhelming adoration he feels. This is extremely relatable as many people have felt this paradox of emotions. The emotional hit of the track is covered in a catchy vibe that makes this an instant addition to your favourite playlist.
Clifford has you grooving to his sound from the first moment of ‘Paradox’ to the very end. With an amazingly blended soundscape, he brings the melodic elements of different genres together for an outstanding track. This is topped with his vocals which are emotive, powerful and utterly smooth.
