Powering in with a strong mod-revival sound, ‘The Way of the World’ – the title track from Jimmy McKenna’s new album of the same name – bursts in like something lifted straight from Ocean Colour Scene’s ‘Moseley Shoals’ or one of Paul Weller’s early solo records.
Fresh, confident, and full of drive, the joy of ‘The Way of the World’ lies in its infectious energy – its refusal to be overly cynical about modern life, instead choosing to embrace its complexities and search for the positives.
Led by a driving, Jam-style chugging guitar riff, McKenna builds the track into a pop-tastic three-minute uplifter, complete with a Motown-inspired rhythm section that grounds the song in a Northern Soul groove. It’s the kind of tune that radiates sunshine even on the greyest of days.
Not taking itself too seriously, yet serious in its delivery, ‘The Way of the World’ serves as a perfect teaser for the full album – something that promises to be hopeful, joyful, and irresistibly optimistic.
You can listen to the single now on all major streaming platforms.
