Today’s Song of the Day is “Strawberries” by Caamp.
This is another one I added to Sunset on the Side. It’s maybe the fourth or fifth song by Caamp that I’ve heard but I thought it fit perfectly on the playlist. It drags, but in a good way. I caught myself waiting for a chorus that never came, and then thought, “well, that was pleasant, nonetheless.”
Lyrically, it’s a great little conversation. The imagery is interesting and the “strawberry milkshake” line was a particularly vivid creation. His vocals are stellar—so different, but they are so commanding.
The fret noise in this one is very pleasing, almost distracting, but I imagine a single mic and a great take becoming “the one.” No one wants to mess with it; just release it. Maybe that’s the case, or maybe not, but the fret noise sure leads me to think so.
I’m always surprised by Caamp tracks—I don’t want to go listen all at once, but I love it when a new one pops up in a playlist!
Check it out if you haven’t heard it!
