Wabi Sabi's balls-to-the-wall new single "Lady Lush (Studio Version)," Atlanta groove crew Wabi Sabi come crashing through the saloon doors with style to spare, as they give us one of the most adventurous tunes to be found on your radio dial this summer in a playfully rugged fusion of spaghetti western drama and nonstop-motion reggae-funk candescence.
With a sound opening like a cut from a Tarantino film, it is dusty, poignant, and oozes anticipation. But instead of a shootout, we meet an even more erratic force: Lady Lush. Who is she? Is she that reckless inner voice quietly urging "just one more round"? Or perhaps she's the character-shaking muse on the backside of a turbulent relationship. Wabi Sabi rightly leaves that up to you, drawing us into a world where humor tangoes with frustration and personal demons put on lipstick and heels.
The lyrics tap into that razor-tongued, self-deprecating humor that pointed the way toward Billy Joel's "Big Shot," but the pain beneath the punchlines is genuine. This is not simply a joke but a story that all of us have lived in one way or another. Whether you've encountered Lady Lush or you're her at times, you'll recognize something in the chaos. The guitar's grooves feel loaded with sticky, addictive licks, and warm organs and lush horn arrangements create life and dimension in the thick mix.
Wabi Sabi offers a luscious, kinetic performance that doesn't want to sit still. The rhythm section is chunky and syrupy, with bass and drums setting a propulsive and dancing foundation. "Lady Lush" is the kind of blurry night out you'll never quite sum up, but it's about race, a story told with heart, humor, and a litany of soul. Wabi Sabi once again proves their motto true: "Turn Your Rut Into A Groove. And with "Lady Lush (Studio Version)," they're welcoming us all to step out on the floor and dance with our demons, then emerge stronger than when we walked in.
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