In collaboration with Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, Great Good Fine Ok’s latest release “Let’s Talk” is a meditation on McMahon’s earnest and ardent lyricism and Great Good Fine Ok’s signature synth sound. The track addresses the importance of communication in all facets of life. You might fear the future, or perhaps feel shame in being rejected, but keeping that bottled inside will just make you feel worse. Whether it’s fear, a lack of trust, or shame that’s preventing you from discussing what’s weighing heavy on your heart, know that the best remedy for burdened shoulders is just bringing it out into the open. The song assures its listeners that our loved ones, no matter what we try to convince ourselves of, want to help and hear us. They want to be that rock that will support you, and all you have to do is make that first step to talk about it. All of it.
Poignant and introspective, “Let’s Talk” is a delicate blend of captivating synth and honest, guiding lyrics for the lost in life. Definitely what struck me first about the track was the instrumentals– a synth that is warm and inviting, twinkling and pulling listeners closer to the song’s meaning and message. There’s a particular point right before the chorus that exudes comfort, the soundscape cresting and subsequently landing softly as the chorus begins in earnest. I love how sonically realized the track is, with a personality that knows precisely what it wants to communicate in smooth synth. Moving to the lyrics, it’s no surprise that this fantastic collaboration between Great Good Fine Ok and McMahon has borne some truly beautiful songwriting. Each line is filled with the fears we might have when navigating this confusing life, but the chorus always comes back around with “Let’s talk about how I’ve been here before”, addressing the listener directly to tell them that they, the narrator, has been in that exact situation before, and that they’ve gotten past it. The line “let’s talk” echoes in the back as the vocals swell overtop of it, like a reminder to let everything out. Everything about the track– from the instrumentals to the songwriting– forms this super comforting track that only wants to help you through the tougher times in your life.
Great Good Fine Ok is an LA-based synth-pop duo composed of vocalist Jon Sandler and producer and multi-instrumentalist Luke Moellman. Sandler and Moellman prove that opposites certainly do attract. With Moellman as the “technical mind” and Sandler as the “emotional lyricist”, the two combine their musical experience to form soundscapes that connect those who love a complex, layered soundscape and those who adore emotionally-charge and heartfelt lyrics. Debuting in 2013 with their single “You’re The One For Me”, the track was an immediate hit and was followed shortly after with a pair of EPs, “Body Diamond” and “2M2H”. In their years of performing, they’ve appeared at Comedy Central’s Clusterfest, Bonnaroo Music Festival, Firefly and Bunbury Music Festivals, and have sold out a six city tour in China. “Let’s Talk” was created alongside renowned singer-songwriter Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness and is part of the duo's upcoming seventh EP “SEVEN”, which drops on January 24th, 2025. For those of you who just cannot wait for the EP, make sure to listen to the rest of Great Good Fine Ok’s discography to tie yourself over, and definitely give them a follow to keep track of the EP’s progress!
Written By Alexa Leung
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