Dylan Andrews' latest release, "Whatever Did I Mean," settles into a groove of acoustic guitar and tambourine, with drums and flecks of electric guitar and bass to fill out the sound while keeping it accessible. Rhythmic motion comes from the tambourine, and the drums give a constant pulse. The strummed guitar forms the main texture. The bass adds a little more heft to the bottom end of the arrangement, and the electric guitar adds more expressive color, keeping the production from sounding too sparse.
The vibe is mostly cool, casual, and catchy. Andrews seems to be writing a song where the feel of the music carries it, and it’s not overcomplicated, with each element able to do its thing for the groove. The folk/acoustic base makes the release accessible, but the mix of acoustic and electric instruments means it has a broader sonic palette.
The punchy “Whatever Did I Mean” is simple in structure and catchy in instrumentation. The setup suggests that you don’t have to overproduce a good track to make a point. Dylan Andrews has made a laid-back guitar album with enough rhythmic interest to keep us interested. It’s a catchy tune you could certainly get back to.
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