Pigeon Opinion Featuring a Review of Little Boxes by Riiver Brukes

Little Boxes by Riiver Brukes is a graceful, beautiful return by an artist with an incredible ability to craft profundity out of subtlety. With an undercurrent of haunting alt/indie folk music, the song meanders through a late-night groove that reflects the lonely journey on the bus featured in the lyrics.

Brukes’ vocals are captivating throughout; sometimes soft and introspective, and at other times bold and commanding. She takes listeners through the night through the images of lights glowing softly in windows and people going about their business while riding on a bus. Her lyrical content is thought-provoking without becoming too preachy, depicting the common feeling of loneliness amid all the people around us.

The phrase "we’re just strangers" is repeated lyrically, and each iteration becomes more profound. The song does not need to command any kind of attention. Little Boxes is a human masterpiece that confirms Brukes' abilities as a poetess and storyteller.

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