Liam Singer 'Winter Weeds' – The Dwarf

Excerpt: “Staccato is a form of musical articulation signifying an unconnected note, which is short and detached. It is also a great way to describe Liam Singer’s single Winter Weeds. Coming in at a little more than three minutes, it is a short song. Yet somehow it does not seem to be short, with a feeling of the song unfolding and building. There is an effort to build drama in both the composition and lyrics, but Winter Weeds comes off as – well – staccato. Short and detached. The delivery also fits this bill. Tell me what to say and I’ll say it to you, Singer implores. But somehow the words are devoid of passion. He might be lost, but he doesn’t come across as hopeless or helpless. Somehow, Singer is missing from the emotional plane. He sings of facing enemies, warns a lover against running away and laments not having the resources to withstand a force capable of ripping him apart…. On paper, there is much here to interest. Dramatic building, interesting lyrics and a stab at kooky pop. But there is no passion. Singer appears to be going through the motions. Detachment may be used as a juxtaposition to the musical drama and lyrical adventures, but it comes off as – well – staccato. Short and detached.”

The Dwarf