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Colorado
Pop · 2021

Colorado

Milky Chance

Punchy indie-pop driven by a gritty, distorted bassline and raspy vocals. A high-energy anthem for driving away from a heartbreak at sunset.

June 17, 2021 · Muggelig Records

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Colorado represents a significant sonic pivot for Milky Chance, trading their usual laid-back coastal folk for a more aggressive, indie-rock-infused energy. The track is anchored by a thick, fuzzy bassline that feels more garage-rock than house-music, providing a sturdy foundation for Clemens Rehbein's signature gravelly delivery. It is a song about the frustration of being unable to move on, using the titular state as a metaphor for a fresh start that feels just out of reach despite the physical distance traveled.

Moments Worth Listening For
The moment the fuzzy, overdriven bass kicks in during the first verse, shifting the song from folk to grit.
The rhythmic 'hey!' shouts in the background that punctuate the pre-chorus build-up.
The way the production strips back to just a clicking beat and a dry vocal right before the final explosive chorus.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Colorado sound next to the rest of Milky Chance's catalogue?

Defiant+4.0σ

Defiant saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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