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Cut Me
R&B / Soul · 2020

Cut Me

Moses Sumney

Moses Sumney's "Cut Me" is an art-pop and experimental R&B single, showcasing his extraordinary falsetto over layered, atmospheric soundscapes. It's a deeply introspective track exploring vulnerabilit

February 7, 2020 · Jagjaguwar

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"Cut Me" is a breathtaking plunge into Moses Sumney's unique sonic world, where his unparalleled falsetto acts as a guiding light through a meticulously crafted landscape of experimental R&B and art-pop. This isn't just a song; it's an emotional journey, a whispered confession that swells into a cathartic chorus. It feels like a late-night conversation with your deepest self, wrapped in lush, reverb-heavy synths and intricate vocal layers. Own this if you crave music that is both intellectually stimulating and profoundly moving, a track that rewards repeated, attentive listening with new discoveries in its expansive, yet intimate, sound.

Moments Worth Listening For
The initial sparse, almost whispered vocal entry, establishing immediate intimacy before the arrangement fully blossoms.
The dramatic swell of layered falsetto harmonies around the midpoint, creating a cathedral-like, overwhelming emotional peak.
A sudden, unexpected percussive shift or synth texture that subtly alters the song's emotional trajectory, adding a layer of unease or wonder.
The final moments where the instrumentation slowly recedes, leaving a lingering vocal phrase or a single, sustained synth note, emphasizing the track's melancholic core.
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 Cut Me sound next to the rest of Moses Sumney's catalogue?

Late Night+3.7σ

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

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