Album Review: Oh To Be Near That Girl It’s Gonna Work Out Fine by Grahm Cracker
Alright, buckle up, because Grahm Cracker just dropped a little gem with Oh To Be Near That Girl It’s Gonna Work Out Fine. This US-based artist, backed by Audio Productions, is serving us some serious Pop Rock vibes with a side of Psychedelic Rock weirdness. And honestly? It’s kinda delightful.
First off, let’s talk about the title track, “Oh To Be Near That Girl.” Man, this song hits you like an awkward hug from someone who really means well but hasn’t showered in three days. The melody bounces along with this quirky mix of sugary pop hooks and fuzzy guitar riffs that feel like they wandered in from another dimension. What sticks with me is how unapologetically earnest it is—like Grahm wrote it while staring at his crush across a crowded coffee shop and then ran home to scribble down every thought before forgetting them. You can practically hear him tripping over his own feelings. Corny? Maybe. Catchy as hell? Absolutely.
Then there’s “It’s Gonna Work Out Fine,” which feels like the musical equivalent of someone patting your shoulder and saying, “Hey, don’t freak out, everything’s cool.” It starts off mellow, almost lulling you into a false sense of security, but then BAM—a sudden burst of psychedelic flair smacks you upside the head. The chorus has this groovy, repetitive vibe that worms its way into your brain and sets up camp. I found myself humming it while folding laundry (which, let’s be real, doesn’t happen often). There’s something oddly comforting about how Grahm leans into optimism without being overly saccharine—it’s like he knows life’s messy but chooses to whistle past the graveyard anyway.
Genre-wise, yeah, it’s Pop Rock with a splash of Psychedelic Rock, but what makes this album stand out is its refusal to take itself too seriously. It’s got that lo-fi charm where you’re not sure if the production quirks are intentional or accidental, but either way, they work. Like when your buddy tries to cook dinner and accidentally burns the garlic bread, but somehow it tastes better than usual.
In conclusion, Oh To Be Near That Girl It’s Gonna Work Out Fine isn’t gonna change your life or anything, but it’ll definitely make your Tuesday commute less miserable. If nothing else, it reminds you that music doesn’t always have to reinvent the wheel—it just needs to give you something to nod your head to. And hey, maybe next time Grahm Cracker will throw in a kazoo solo. Now THAT would be wild.
Rating: 7/10 – solid tunes, zero pretension, and just enough weirdness to keep things interesting.
