Song Recommendation: “Takeover” by Hundred Waters (2017)

Though we’ve had a couple great projects from lead singer Nicol Miglis, the last time we heard from open-hearted synth rockers Hundred Waters was all the way back in the beforetimes of 2017. “Takeover” was never included on their mainline albums and resides cozily in the middle of the “Currency” EP. But don’t let its relatively side-lined position fool you: this might be the most emotionally overwhelming and powerful song in the band’s discography (which isn’t lacking for song that make you get into your feelings). Miglis perfectly captures the yearning of for an intimate connection that may or may not happen: “Sideways glances, oh will it pass?//Softer now, your touch, think I’m losing my mind and doubting conversation.” During the chorus the gauzy beats transition to sparkling synths before real drums crash in as the song bursts open like a kaleidoscope. And by the end, it seems, the yearning has become action: “Will it take over now?” becomes “I can take over now” repeated over and over as the song fades into an oceanic ambient mist.