“Want U 4 Mine” Finds Les Gold Turning a Song of Attraction and Desire Into a Electro-Psychedelic Epic

The minor chord progression in the guitar riff of Les Gold’s “Want U 4 Mine” sets the song up to go to interesting tonal and emotional places from the beginning. It seems to start as a kind of modern garage rock song but blossoms into a sonically rich bit of electronic psychedelia all while soul-inflected vocals lay out lines about a strong attraction in a manner more poetic and creative than the standard pop song and gives a sense that the attraction goes beyond the raw, physical kind. The lyrics aren’t just an expression of bravado-laden desire but also speak to the narrator’s own weaknesses and vulnerabilities. The driving electronic bass section later in the song alongside fiery guitar work and glimmering synth arpeggios bring to the song a rare richness of soundscaping that sets it apart from a great deal of music tapping into similar influences in post-punk, psychedelic garage rock and R&B. Listen to “Want U 4 Mine” on Spotify and connect with Les Gold at the links below.