Real Gone Rocks: THE REAL GONE SINGLES BAR #98
“A wall of 80s synths and backmasked sounds aren’t necessarily the most traditional way to introduce a singer with a four octave range, but by taking a slightly unexpected route and avoiding any grandiosity, Jordan Duffy’s ‘Not Your Dream Girl’ feels much broader in its appeal. Amid a world of slightly mechanical rhythms, Jordan really shines, sharing a slightly deep vocal tone that works brilliantly in contrast with the arrangement. Her performance has an unexpected richness that makes her brand of pop feel less disposable, and when taking the listener through a bigger sounding chorus, she conveys a presence that’s massively confident without feeling domineering. In terms of striking a balance between quirky pop and a singer songwriter’s narrative, this feels really natural. It’s a single that has a slightly retro sound, but still sounds tailor made for a broad adult pop crowd in 2025. For the more discerning ears out there, these buoyant, sugar-tinged melodies are likely to greet the audience in a way that feels really satisfying…”
