Setting the tone with a cerebral record scratch and an ad-lib of “check it out”, Ambergrove open Losing Faith In Everything And Emptied On I-10 with a nod to nostalgia that almost immediately transmutes into a meditative energy and notions of conscious futurism.
The record scratches return to unveil atmospheric vocals with the lyrics, “Counting the passing cars, finding the nearest bar, wrote down a couple of words, they’re probably better left unheard, timing is everything, God that’s embarrassing, but I don’t wanna waste my luck…”
The prose is accompanied by a cinematic bass, intricate percussion details, and psychedelic glistening nuances, expanding into a cohesive tapestry of sound that seamlessly accompanies the reflective and thought-provoking message of the song. A rhythmic guitar solo leads us through to the second verse where we find ourselves in the alleyway dumpster fire of life.
In essence, Losing Faith In Everything And Emptied On I-10 is about holding onto hope and pushing forward even when life feels overwhelming and giving up might seem easier. The result is a genre-expansive treat with elements of gospel, rock, R&B and pop. The various guitar solos are transcendental, and the cinematic allure is undeniable.
We could imagine Losing Faith In Everything And Emptied On I-10 being featured in a film like the Oscar-winning, One Battle After Another. The choral finale with guitar, leading through to a peaceful, mantra-like a cappella close is truly breathtaking.
We learn that Ambergrove created Losing Faith In Everything And Emptied On I-10 as part of their global collaborative art project formed in 2019. Rather than functioning like a traditional band, Ambergrove describes itself as a collective made up of many artists, musicians, and engineers from different backgrounds who work together to create emotionally resonant, genre-blending music designed to feel timeless and deeply connected through shared artistic expression.
Needless to say, we are in awe, and have added Losing Faith In Everything And Emptied On I-10 to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS and TRIPPY playlists, whilst we continue to stream Ambergrove‘s wider discography, including recessive, stills, and the entirety of their album, I Love You As A Bright Horizon.