Victor V. Gurbo's newest album, "Outrun The Invisible Man", is a window into an artist's mind in isolation

Victor V. Gurbo is a veteran artist right now making a comeback in the Brooklyn music scene. Their music has a bittersweet melancholy vibe to it; their latest album, "Outrun The Invisible Man", delves right into this feeling accurately.

The album begins with "Red Cadillac and Black Mustache", a gloomy track about losing your love to someone else. The track is laid back with cozy guitars and a walking bass. The tremolo effect on the guitar will transport you back to the Gold-Rush era!

"Dreaming and Dancing" is a direct continuation of the first song. Victor now sings of the aftermath of the first track, how he is dancing with someone new, but still dreams of his past love. This track is now even sadder than the one before, with the guitars following a depressed stride. The track will touch every broken heart out there.

The next song, "Ghost Woman Blues", starts with a soothing guitar and a heavy bass line that will entangle your heart. Victor's voice is husky and smooth in this one, caressing your eardrums gently. The soft organ sound in the background is the cherry on top!

"Little Molly Moon" begins with a round-sounding jazz guitar solo. The acoustic guitar sounds full and satisfying in this one, with its deliberate strums. Victor's voice is playful and soothing, with a catchy melody that stays in your mind long after the song is over. The bridge section takes a different turn, adopting a rhythmic approach on the guitar with a slight key change.

"I Missed You All The Same", the fifth track of the album, sounds more like a classic piece speaking about missing your loved one even after moving on from the feelings. The lyrical genius of Victor shines in this, with the storytelling and the musical prowess on full display with the melodic cadence of the piece.

The sixth track of the album, "I'm So Tired", takes a slightly different turn in the musical theme of the track. For the first time in the album, you can hear a synth, giving the composition a surreal feel. The track has an emphasis on the piano, along with that tasty harmonica solo.

"Mr. Blue" sounds like something straight out of a Disney movie with its magical vibe! The track greets us with just Victor's voice and a soft guitar accompanying him until all the other instruments join him. The harmonies in this are quite creative while utilising multiple choir techniques.

For the eighth track in the album, Victor covers the iconic track "A Pretty Girl Is Like Melody" in his own elements. This time, the laidbackness is out and the groove is kicking with the catchy basslines and marching guitar strums. The guitar solos sound very medieval in this one!

"The Party After You Left" begins with an ethereal aura right from the get-go. Victor speaks about how the party feels boring without that loved one, where "The Party" is a metaphor for the mundane life. The track keeps itself minimal to keep the full attention on the deep lyrics.

Victor gets us all teary-eyed again with the tenth track of the album "Moon On A String". The song talks about doing everything in your power for that special someone, but they are not reciprocating the same feelings.

"Mack the Knife" stands out from the rest of the track with the seductive sound that is not the norm in this album. Victor sounds sensual in this one with a coarse tone setting the mood just right. The bassline and the guitars follow a mysterious groove.

The album comes to its soft finale with the twelfth track "Everyday". The track is simple and minimal. The composition borrows elements from country music with the sound of the banjo. The chorus switches multiple keys, giving it an exotic touch!

With how the compositions are crafted and the genius lyrical work, the album deserves a spin no matter what type of music you love!

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