British-American trio Raynes is back with their latest uplifting single, "Your Mouth Is a Garden," a sweeping, lush flowerbed from their forthcoming EP "Bloom"
This third offering is a sharp pivot toward joy, following the introspective shimmer of "Goldfish" and the aching hush of "It's So Quiet Without You." And from its first beat, "Your Mouth Is a Garden" sounds like sunlight after a long winter. It's a fizzy celebration of renewal, filled with melodic color and emotional clarity. In genuine Raynes fashion, the trio sews rich harmonies with affectionate lyricism, but this time there's a bit of a strut to their step, a feeling that something beautiful is blossoming in the songs and the band. The song is a lovely poem, and we sing about the beauty we see in each other. The metaphor of a mouth as a garden is beautiful, even romantic, a new approach to amour that escapes the hackneyed and lands with genuine charm. It's the sort of line that feels instantly memorable but never labored.
The track is a tipoff to the overall arc of "Bloom," which the band says will take you on a journey from minimalism to orchestral lushness. That middle track of this EP is the sweet spot, sophisticated but inviting, with plenty of layers but far from overwhelming. The production is clear and clean, allowing vocal texture to shine, with strings and subtle percussion allowed to weave naturally around them.