Conqueror of Love, Bobby and the Crew’s latest Single, holds onto the wedding guest in you and doesn’t let go. Witty lyrics, fast paced melodies, and horns give this pop song a zesty nature that stays with you after one listen. Bobby and The Crew have created a naturally flirtatious song that doesn’t take itself too seriously and practically drags you onto the dance floor. If the Winter chill has been taking its toll on you, Conqueror of Love will provide enough heat and accelerant to propel you into the warmer months!
Bobby and The Crew are a Norwegian alternative rock group that occasionally (and successfully) visit other genres. Two of those genre’s are Blues Rock and Pop which heavily influenced Conqueror of Love. Giving fans a Pop song that isn’t afraid to dip its toe into dramatic vocals and melodies that grip the soul. Conqueror of Love uses horns to its melodic advantage while balancing them with modern recording techniques.
The production on Conqueror of Love is clean and succinct. Using reverb on the vocal’s accentuates the instruments rather than obscuring them, the effect is delicious. The drums are one of my favorite parts of Conqueror of Love since they dictate the tempo of the song. With lyrics that proclaim being the “conqueror of love” after taking your romantic destiny out of fate’s hands and into your own, you can’t help but feel a sense of empowerment. This creates a tone often found in Spanish melodrama. This divergence in tone distinguishes Bobby and The Crew’s skill as a group, and highlights their success in visiting other genre’s without compromising their artistic vision. Conqueror of Love is a Pop song on its own terms.
Conqueror of Love chronicles the triumph over feelings of being destined to a life of longing. Bobby and The Crew remind us that we create our own reality. It can be easy to fall into a pit of fatalism but if we want to change out fate or destiny, we can always choose to. Bobby Benton, the leader of Bobby and The Crew, also does the songwriting for the group. He captures universal feelings of loneliness by opening Conqueror of Love with “The night is lonely, so sad and lonely”. Lyrics I’d expect to find on an Alternative Rock song rather than a groovy Pop song. By the second verse the lyrics match the energy of melody, with our singer finding love, making her the Conqueror of Love. This is a wise lesson masquerading as a Pop song.
Conqueror of Love never does what you expect it to making it an enticing single you can’t stop listening to. It’s a Pop song that reminds me of Summer, staying strong, and celebrating the power of music. Bobby and The Crew have a hit on their hands. This is a stand alone single that has me hungry for the rest of their music. I appreciate songs that can obliterate my Winter blues but I rarely come across them when I need them most. Coming across Conqueror of Love has saved me from any lonely nights that may find me this season. Conqueror of Love is so catchy I plan to be listening to this into the height of Summer.
Chadwick Easton
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