Avenues reappears with a sincere effort in "Last Quarter (Studio Live)," a folk-tinged lament that removes any semblance of pretension and keeps it raw and relatively device-free. This is a live confession.
Written as early as two years ago, "Last Quarter" falls in the shadow of Avenues's debut album, "Forgotten Notebooks." But time has a funny way of aging certain songs, and this one appears to have found its time. Add a few last arrangements flourish and a studio live session on October 19, 2024, and Avenues finally gave this emotional slow-burn its due with a visual journey montage that weaves past and presents into a singularly thoughtful thread.
The atmosphere stands out in "Last Quarter (Studio Live)." It bears the weight of all that remains unspoken, laid over soft, repeating arpeggios that almost echo how thoughts circle endlessly during long, sleepless nights. There is a mournful stillness here but also a faint pulse of resolve. It's music that doesn't merely say it's been through something you feel it has.
This song is ultimately a low-key protest against the dehumanization and staleness of human interaction, a sigh of exasperation at the change that never arrives. The live studio environment breathes, fingers on strings, and even the stops sound deliberate. That level of stripped-down, confessional honesty is rare, and Avenues does not shy away from it. If you're tired of being force-fed garbage and want something tangible that breathes, "Last Quarter (Studio Live)" is a searchlight held up to the soul. Prepare to feel seen.
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Reviewed by LyricalOdyssey Music
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May 28, 2025
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