Frank Rabeyrolles, the enigmatic French artist, has been spinning his musical web for over 20 years now, and man, does it show. His latest track, “Your Green Jacket,” is a heartfelt nod to a friendship that’s no more, and it’s got us feeling all sorts of ways.
Rabeyrolles has always been a bit of a chameleon, bouncing between projects like Double u and Franklin, and never really sticking to one genre. Pop, electronic, singer-songwriter stuff – you name it, he’s probably dabbled in it.
But with “Your Green Jacket,” Rabeyrolles strips it back. We’re talking bare-bones, lo-fi vibes here. It’s just him, some acoustic guitars, and a sprinkle of electronic fairy dust. The result is a hauntingly beautiful tribute that captures the pain and longing that often accompanies the loss of a dear friend.
Rabeyrolles does his thing with the lyrics, getting all deep and poetic like he usually does. And when he starts singing? Forget about it. You can tell he means every word, and it’s hard not to get swept up in it all.
This track is like that conversation you have with yourself at 3 AM when you’re thinking about someone you’ve lost touch with. It’s bittersweet, it’s nostalgic, and damn, it’s beautiful. Rabeyrolles has managed to capture that weird mix of pain and longing that comes with losing a good friend.
As the first single from his upcoming album “In Conversations,” “Your Green Jacket” sets the tone for what’s coming. With the release on Wool Recordings, Rabeyrolles’ own label, it’s cool to see an artist taking the reins and steering their own ship
In short, “Your Green Jacket” is a real gem in the world of moody pop. With its release, Frank Rabeyrolles cements his reputation as one of the most innovative and emotionally resonant artists of his generation.