"The Fearless Records-signed band has given their all on 'No Good Left To Give,' providing fans with something they can go to when feeling alone, especially during the times we are in now. "
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Awesome
By Bruna Cucolo
Recommended songs: “Don’t Give Up Your Ghost,” “Living Apology,” and “No Good Left To Give”
Three years after the release of Feel Something, Movements has put out yet another record that will move listeners. The Fearless Records-signed band has given their all on No Good Left To Give, providing fans with something they can go to when feeling alone, especially during the times we are in now.
The songs tell stories of situations numerous people have gone through, but may be too afraid to talk about. Listeners of the album will relate to these songs and feel the lyrics so deeply that they fill with emotions and feel less alone.
No Good Left To Give starts off mysteriously with instrumentals in “In My Blood” flowing through listeners’ ears and instantly grabbing their attention. There is a loneliness within the song that can be felt. It really makes one wish they could feel the touch of a lost loved one once more. In the second half of the track, vocalist Patrick Miranda’s intensity is felt as the song picks up. This is when the first rush of emotions finally come over the listener.
Next is their second single off the record “Skin To Skin,” a song about being intimate with someone. It is visual with its lyrics: “It’d help to feel the void I guess/To feel you resting in the space below my neck.” The daydreaming of this situation is relatable to many, but isn’t what musicians often sing about. So, to include a track so personal like this one shows that the band doesn’t have anything to hide with their fans.
“12 Weeks” is track six on the album and an acoustic guitar helps introduce it. This track is all about wondering if someone would be better off without you after having caused them pain. The vocals and music combined create a feeling of having to let go of that person. This is not a realization someone may want to think about, but “12 Weeks” gives clarity that sometimes people do need to be let go of.
With a faster-paced beat, “Moonlight Lines” gives the imagery of running away from the shame one may experience after a one night stand. Knowing that nothing beyond being physical would occur, the singer still seems to be ashamed. People do not often talk about situations like these in music. However, with the band opening up about it, others can relate knowing they aren’t the only ones to experience these feelings.
Closing the album with “Love Took The Last Of It,” Movements expresses the outcomes of the loss of love. Knowing something is your fault and taking responsibility for it is crucial for continuing on. This is an excellent ending to the record for it makes everyone listening reflect back on what they may have felt with each song. It brings everything back together for a big finish.
The 12-track album has a similar sound throughout, but each song has its own story to tell that grabs onto the listener. Movements addresses heartbreak, mental health, intimacy, and more in this cohesive record. There is no doubt that there will be at least a song or two each listener can relate to. This shows that Movements is made up of real people with real emotions. With No Good Left To Give, new and previous fans will come out of it knowing that feelings are okay to be felt.
