The title “Remembrance Of Things To Come” seems in and of itself a contradiction. However, listening to the title track off Princeton‘s upcoming full length, the somewhat confusing title makes sense. The track begins with a buoyant keyboard riff that would seemingly set the mood for a lazy day of lying in the sand. The layers of warmth can, however, be misleading. In perhaps one of Princeton‘s strongest vocal performances, in enters a melody that drifts towards feelings of loss or desire. A kick drum keeps the song moving along while scurrying strings add a layer of texture and depth beautifully contrasting with the smooth vocal performance. Like the title, the song seems a constant contradiction sometimes favoring the jaunty keyboard riff and others the melancholy melody. The result is a performance that seems to unfold in a new way with each listen…
