Graceland - William Kalmer ft Audrey Karrasch (Pop) This week brings us “Graceland”, which is South African songwriter and producer William Kalmer’s first release in many years, a deep collaboration with singer-songwriter Audrey Karrasch. William tells us that he focuses on creating emotionally driven music, emphasizing restraint, texture and honest storytelling. On “Graceland”, we get a driving power ballad with quite a build throughout. It’s an understated instrumental production, allowing Audrey’s vocals to take center stage. She croons with melancholy, reminiscing over a prior love, wishing she could go back in time to the climax of their encounter—graceland. Overall, it’s a heartfelt song that, from production to vocals to lyrics, excellently pulls on those heartstrings.
Best Lyric: “Woke up with makeup on, ashtray your ghost is gone.”