The Pairs Music come storming back with their 10th single, “Self Aware Then Self Obsessed,” an endearing and playfully cheeky first taste from their second album, “Together on a Rock.” Renowned for their extensive touring and easy on-stage rapport, they bring this same warmth plus their own brand of folk charm to their music, interweaving stomping jigs, reel medleys, and songs of life, love, and loss in a show that has something for everyone.
The song fills you with the ambience of an acoustic living room. The Pairs’ sibling harmonies are in great form here, with a natural blending of voices that is both comforting and confessional. It’s that combination of family ribbing and musical tightness that makes their live shows so magnetic, and the recording catches that spark without sacrificing nuance.
“Self Aware Then Self Obsessed” treads the fine line of self-reflection and lighthearted self-obsession, providing a moment of honesty that’s relatable to all. Its folk-propelled instrumentation allows the vocals an aerobic stretch, granting room for each emotional tic to land. Every guitar pick, every nodal swell, and playful lyrical twist feels meticulously composed yet off-the-cuff in the finest tradition of The Pairs’ style of songwriting.
“Self Aware Then Self Obsessed” is an invitation to sit on the porch, swap stories, and delight in the maddening little pieces that make human interaction worth it. For those fans anticipating “Together on a Rock,” this single serves as a gentle reminder as to why The Pairs Music have quickly built up a reputation as heartwarming and humorous folk storytellers with an irrepressible chemistry between them.
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