The Grab Brothers Band, led by Larry and Marc Grab, made waves back in 2023 with their self-titled album that showcased the brothers’ incredible musicianship, songwriting, and unique “Retro for Today” style.
After starving us of new music for a couple of years, the brothers return with their latest single “That Kinda Girl,” featuring Jo Meager on lead vocals. This track is an ambitious change for the brothers, departing from their powerful guitar-backed vocals and venturing into bubblegum pop and pop-rock territory.
But true to their lyrical roots, the brothers write a song that is almost universally relatable. We all know that kind of girl that is too hot to handle, both in appearance and personality. The brothers capture this archetype perfectly right out of the gate with lines like;
“I stole your shirt/I ripped your pants
It’s on my body/I love to dance”
The instrumentation throughout the first half of the track remains relatively simple, with a catchy guitar beat and snare-driven percussion. It tells you that the track is made for you to dance along and enjoy, as opposed to being art music.
But this wouldn’t be a Grab Brothers song without a guitar solo, and that’s exactly what we get at the end of the second verse, with Larry and Marc’s powerful electric guitars crashing in and stealing the show.
Just like the track switches between rock and upbeat pop, the lyrics of “That kinda girl” do a stellar job of portraying the hot-and-cold nature of the kind of character they’re talking about.
Verses like,
“Soft to the touch
And as cold as ice
I’m the hottest of spice
Best taste in your life”
Really make you wonder if the brothers are speaking from experience as opposed to writing about a common experience. Their ability to blend dynamic instrumentation and simple lyrics to create a single that surpasses the sum of its parts is what keeps us coming back to the Grab Brothers’ discography.
With “That kinda girl,” the Grab Brothers make an explosive statement, signaling their return to writing new music and their willingness to experiment and explore new genres. We’ll be sure to keep an eye on this artist to see what other surprises they have in store for us.
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