Back in February, the world was coming to an end for Sunday (1994) when they released “Doomsday.” A lush and cinematic track, “Doomsday” did not have a sound that would be associated with such an ill-fated title, but it did have ominous lyrics. It dabbled in the scary idea of a relationship coming to an end, even if it is just getting started. How can you be so sure of something if there is a 50% chance that it could end? This is what the dream-pop band described, and they continue to pair romance with tragedy in their new single, “Rain.”
On “Rain,” Sunday (1994) test the strength of devotion. There is a moody quality to the track, established by the deep tones of the bass, resonant percussion, and melodies that fall just as quickly as they rise. All the while, we hear lines like, “If I don’t have you / Then I’ve got nothing to lose” and “Did it even happen / If you didn’t see it too?” Basically, if you can’t be there for someone at their worst, is the relationship even worthwhile?
When describing “Rain,” Sunday (1994) explained,
“A devotion so deep, it borders on doom, where love clings to the wreckage of crime and consequence. If fate demands suffering, then let it be shared; whether in a lover’s arms or behind prison bars.”
You can listen to “Rain” here.
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[…] Melodic Mag praises the track for “testing the strength of devotion”, noting its ability to merge emotional gravity with dreamy sonic textures. Much like “Doomsday”, the song cloaks unsettling emotions in shimmering, cinematic soundscapes—solidifying the band’s signature style of heartache rendered in haze and reverb. […]