Rex Orange County is back with a new album, "The Alexander Technique." As a preview of what's in store, he offers new singles, such as the softly understated "Guitar Song."
"Guitar Song" is an understated revelation, a naked, emotionally flush moment demonstrating how Rex Orange County's music fundamentally resonates. Relying solely on his voice, backed by a light guitar, he conjures an environment as intimate as an after-hours chat. There's no flashy production, no distractions, just raw emotion in the form of a gentle sincerity that stays long after "Guitar Song" is over.
The beauty of "Guitar Song" is its simplicity. The lyrics beautifully capture a sense of longing, self-reflection, and the emotional weight of growing up. It's that kind of track that encourages leaning in, listening in, and losing yourself in the quiet, burning intensity of his delivery. Rex Orange County has always known how to make the profoundly personal sound universal, and here he does that again, a moment of solidarity in a song for anyone who has ever felt a little lost.
With "The Alexander Technique" on the way, "Guitar Song" is a bittersweet reminder of Rex's mercurial artistry, which remains steeped in vulnerability, quietude, and the power of a straight-up, honest melody. If "Guitar Song" is any sign, his next record promises an unforgettable ride.