Describing himself as eco-conscious, newcomer Wilder Green pours as much inspiration into his artist name (hinted at via opening lyrics “wasn’t easy being earnest so you changed your name. Earnest isn’t easy so I’ll do the same thing” ) as he comes through vividly with lyrical and visual content.
From whence he appeared we do not know, yet having a friend in singer/songwriter Ryn Weaver has proved beneficial to the burgeoning artiste when plotting the in-roads of establishing a career in pop. As it is Ryn who has co-written the sonically dewy, electronic pop debut effort “Naked” which also takes on board Benny Blanco as producer.
The sense of an up-and-coming artist seeking exposure comes through at a premium on all accounts on this, Wilder’s debut, which is not only “Naked” by name but also in the aesthetic value which is used to heighten upon its portrayal of authentic self-nature.
Actually it appears Wilder Green has wild cards at his disposal and ace’s up his sleeves and obviously has been circulating in a periphery of industry made friends for quite some while, as the candid visual set-up scores a co-star in adult film actor Jake Bass.
Written of self-experience, Wilder encapsulates the story of his own first love encounter. Through words unsaid and lingering looks, to throwing caution to the wind by giving yourself in whole being to another. Beset with a reflective sense of earnest vulnerability which lingers on, when a relationship becomes spun off course, and reaches an inevitable ending.
From a mind that recalls frequently in flashback to aid the aching soul, which is left harkening back to pondering questions of what if in its moments of deep thinking solitude.
We use the word so often, that it also becomes as such a throw-away word, but POIGNANT is definitely the correct go to buzz word of choosing in this instance.
Whilst the terms ‘intriguing good’ pertains to my first impressions of Wilder Green.