Kareem Rahma pairs a strong, melodic bass line with motorik beats on “Time.” Its a romantic song about patterns and rhythms that bring two people together and it indulges some expected sentiments as you do when you’re swept up in it but words also wax into the complexities of romance as well. When the song takes off it’s like Yo La Tengo embracing their Neu! Influence with fiery, psychedelic guitar flourishes but with Rahma being passionately in the moment as he sings “I got nothin’ but time!” in the outro chorus and it feels like someone expressing their devotion with no concessions to the limitations of a world and a life overly defined by obligations to work and responsibilities. It sounds like where you want to be with matters of the heart more significant than one’s utility to the economy. Listen to “Time” on Spotify and follow Kareem Rahma at the links below. Kareem Rahma & Tiny Gun’s new EP No Worries If Not released on September 20, 2024.
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