Hollow Bodies deliver a sharp punchline on “The Best Joke in the World”

 

Hollow Bodies have a new single out called "The Best Joke in the World."  The band's music has a sound that is both tense and relaxing, taking us to a place where sadness and laughter can live side by side. "The Best Joke in the World" has a sense of purpose that never feels forced, thanks to its smart, observant lyrics. The words have a knowing edge, and they talk about American life with both love and doubt, as if we all know the same complicated joke. Hollow Bodies didn't spell things out for us, instead, they let the lines breathe and trusted us to find meaning in the spaces between them. 

The song is always moving because of the guitar hooks that twist around underneath it all. The arrangement draws on many different kinds of indie rock and combines them in a way that feels natural rather than planned. There is a push and pull throughout, with parts that lift us up and then bring us back down gently. This creates a situation similar to the emotional landscape the band explores.