Calico Mantra – “Shade of Love”

“Shade of Love” is a charismatic throwback rocker from Nashville-based band Calico Mantra, invoking an orchestral punch and glam-friendly vocal emotion. The twangy guitars and violin charms pair with debonair vocals for a sound that reminds fondly of a cross between ELO, T Rex, and Foxygen. A stellar throwback engrossment shows, with a plethora of excitable, hooky moments. The title-touting chorus is especially memorable, featuring an ascending vocal emotion that glides amidst the heart-tugg...

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