Album Review: Please Come Back To Me by The Swinging Bridgettes
Alright, let’s talk about Please Come Back To Me, the groovy little gem from The Swinging Bridgettes. This album is straight-up funk and soul with a disco twist—like someone took all your favorite 70s vibes, shook ‘em up, and poured out something fresh but still familiar. Released under Bronze Records (props to them for letting this one fly), it’s got that US flair and some serious swagger thanks to writer Mike Felder (or Michael Felder if you’re feeling formal).
Now, I gotta say, there are two tracks on here that really stuck in my head like gum on a hot sidewalk: “Secret Spy” and the title track, “Please Come Back To Me.” Let’s break it down.
First off, “Secret Spy.” Man, this song just slaps. It’s got this sneaky bassline that creeps up on you, kinda like when you think no one’s watching but turns out they totally are. You can almost picture yourself in some smoky club, shades on, pretending to be cooler than you actually are while busting out dance moves you definitely shouldn’t try at home. The groove is tight, the rhythm hits hard, and honestly? It made me wanna put on a trench coat and start snooping around my own house. Like…what secrets am I missing here?! Anyway, yeah, “Secret Spy” rules.
Then there’s “Please Come Back To Me,” which is basically the emotional gut-punch of the album. If you’ve ever had your heart stomped on—or hey, even if you just stubbed your toe real bad—you’ll get this one. The vocals have this raw, pleading vibe that feels super genuine, and the strings? Oh man, those strings hit different. They’re lush without being over-the-top, like a warm hug after a rough day. By the time the chorus kicks in, you’re either gonna cry or grab the nearest hairbrush to belt it out like a diva. Either way, it’s memorable as hell.
What makes this album stand out isn’t just the music—it’s how it balances fun and feels. Like, sure, you can boogie to these tunes, but they also sneak up on you with emotions when you least expect it. And honestly? That’s kinda rare these days. Plus, props to Mike Felder for crafting songs that feel both nostalgic and newish.
So yeah, Please Come Back To Me is worth a listen if you dig funky beats with a side of soulful drama. Honestly, I didn’t think an album could make me want to spy on myself and sob into a pillow within ten minutes, but here we are. Weird flex, but I’m into it.
