The 2024 album, Age of Loneliness, by Vamberator, is a commentary on the modern phase of human existence, in a world that is more connected than ever with social media, and yet people feel more isolated than ever before. Jem Tayle (Shelleyan Orphan) and Boris Williams (The Cure) are Vamberator and their latest single off said album is “I Need Contact,” and Rolo McGinty (The Wild Swans, The Woodentops, The Jazz Butcher) has remixed said single.
A build up of low and building elements greets you, before Tayle’s mellow vocals caress your ears. The music wanders with his singing, a testament to an ongoing, internal ache. Slow and measured, there is a sweetness in the sorrow and longing for something more.
As we get older, we have a lot of acquaintances from throughout the years, but true friends, those circles shrink. Youth is full of excitement and love, then at some point, you realise love in the modern age is hard to find. “I Need Contact” is a poignant reminder from Vamberator that you aren’t alone in how you feel and Rolo McGinty has delicately taken the track and given it an almost classical feel.
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