Charlie Puth – Dangerously

“That sounded a lot less harsh in my head.”

Tim: Tom, I am DONE with Tropical Fridays – it’s November now, single digit temperatures and I’ve spent the last two weeks moaning about it, so let’s call it quits. Though that does leave me with nothing right now. What’ve you got?

Tom: The fourth single from Charlie Puth’s album. I know, but stick with me.

Tom: Ooh. Actually good, I reckon. It’s as if OneRepublic replaced their lead singer with someone with a more generic voice. Hmm. That sounded a lot less harsh in my head.

Tim: No, I’d take that as a compliment – it’s is good, and very listenable. The guy gets a lot of flak, and I’ve never really understood why – he’s got a great voice, even if it is somewhat generic.

Tom: The composition is great, and the production is some of the best I’ve heard in a while. That subtle harmony effect on the choruses is lovely. In fact, it’s a rare song where the middle eight is worse than the verse, but that’s happened here. Damn it, that also sounded a lot less harsh in my head.

Tim: Yes, but only because it’s a fairly high standard you’re comparing that middle eight to – still better than many.

Tom: That said, I’m now going to ruin this song for you, and for anyone else who reads this: “I love you, Dangerous Lee.”

Tim: Ha, glad I’m not the only one who heard that. Think we need to investigate who Lee is and what he’s done.