Setting the tone with a dimensional guitar performance and textured percussion, expanding with rhythmic drums, Vicious Clay opens sand lake with a timeless energy and metaphorical depth as he shares a captivating timbre and prose laced with poetic prowess.
We immediately connect with the wisdom and lived experience that Vicious Clay‘s words are imbued with. The choral harmonies are sublime and the overarching, uplifting sentiment of the song with reassuring hooks feels consciously astute. In essence the song is designed to “beckon listeners to immerse themselves in the thrill of new love.”
“Don’t be afraid of the dark now…” sings Vicious Clay as he invites us into his illuminated universe. There is a nostalgic sentiment that manifests with the soundscape, Vicious Clay, also known as Vinny Silva, cites Spoon and Arcade Fire as influences and mentions The 1975, Artic Monkeys, The Strokes, and Vampire Weekend as sonic peers that fans might be able to connect with. We can appreciate this, but there is no doubt that Vicious Clay is creating a conscious energy unto his own.
The title sand lake refers to a real-life getaway spot outside New York City where Vinny spent meaningful time with friends and family. It symbolizes a space for healing and new beginnings, making it the perfect metaphor for a song about falling in love and embracing life’s next chapter. We also learn that the song was recorded at Studio G in Williamsburg, NY. Studio G has hosted a diverse range of artists including Bonobo, Tom Waits, Ani DiFranco, and Aaron Neville.
Vinny Silva performed every single instrument on the track, including drums, bass, electric and acoustic guitar, vocals, percussion, and piano. The talented multi-instrumentalist’s talent shines through on sand lake, and naturally, we have added the track to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS playlist, whilst we continue to stream Vicious Clay‘s wider discography, including dark and Selfish.