Written by Megan Langley
Between his days in the rock realm as the guitarist of a math rock band to the years spent studying electronic music and classic guitar whilst in college, it’s clear that musician and producer Sven Gamsky is no stranger to making music and being apart of the music industry.
In 2019, he introduced the world to a new musical project as he began creating and releasing music under the moniker of Still Woozy. During that year, Still Woozy self-recorded and released his debut EP, titled “Lately,” which has brought him hundreds of millions of Spotify streams, major festival appearances at the likes of Governor’s Ball and Lollapalooza, and sold-out shows all across the United States.
Over the past two years, the musician has been gearing up for the release of his debut album, “If This Isn’t Nice, I Don’t Know What Is,” and as of this summer, that record is finally out to the public.
“Woof” starts the album off, and it’s one of quite a few tracks that lean towards the indie and alternative side. This album as a whole brings a relaxed vibe and is very easy to listen to, and this song is a great example of that.
“Rocky” is led by synths and keys that showcase the poppier side of Still Woozy’s music, another side that is frequently incorporated into the songs on this album.
Third up is the lead single “That’s Life,” which sends a message of making peace with the chaos and curveballs that life throws at us. Between the relatable lyrics and groovy instrumentals, it’s easy to see why this track was chosen to be the lead single.
“Woopie” is in the same vein as “Rocky,” showing off an alternative-pop sound, and this song contains some very catchy melodies and instrumentals all throughout. “Get By” switches things up a little bit, with a minor key and quite a bit of dissonance and contrast within the composition.
“Before You Were Mine” combines a lot of the influences incorporated into this album, and is just as memorable as the two tracks prior to it. “Drake” and “Window” are driven by acoustic guitars, but they have contrasting tempos, with “Drake” delivering soft instrumentals and smooth vocals and “Window” offering an upbeat rhythm.
“Kenny” is also on the slower side and starts out with an acoustic guitar as well, but the percussion comes in quickly thereafter to add more rhythm to the song and help it pick up the pace a bit.
“Get Down” brings some infectious hooks and nice harmonies, and blends together elements of RnB, indie, and pop. “All Along” focuses a lot more on the indie and alternative influences, and the vocal style on this one reminds me a lot of modern indie bands like COIN.
“WTF” circles back to the RnB influences, and the guitars and electronic percussion bring some interesting tones and effects to the track. “These Days” wraps the album up, finishing the record similarly to how it started, with the same laid-back tone that a lot of these songs carry.
“If This Isn’t Nice, I Don’t Know What Is” combines a wide range of different musical styles and elements, and as a whole, it’s an enjoyable and memorable record and shows off Still Woozy’s unique sound very well.
“If This Isn’t Nice, I Don’t Know What Is” is now available on all streaming platforms. Be sure to keep up with Still Woozy on Twitter @Still_Woozy and pick up something from his merch store. If you’ve heard the record, let us know what you think by tweeting us @lgndsoftmrw!