NYC singer/songwriter Katy Kirby is on another level right now. Her last two singles—“Cubic Zirconia” and “Table”—have been among some of our favourite tracks of the year so far. Now, she’s unloading another clip of distinctive, stirring beauty. “Party Of The Century” might, based on the title alone, suggest that it’s an anthemic, upbeat song—but Kirby is not the type of musician to let us off so easily. No, “Party Of The Century” is pensive and sublime and harmonic, as the largely acoustic arrangement—packed with violin and folkloric percussion—establishes itself, immediately, as one of the best Kirby has ever proctored.
Co-written with Christian Lee Hutson, the story is one that is as devastating as it is so deftly romantic, as she opens the track with an observation that the one she loves doesn’t want to bring kids into this world, even though they’re so good with kids. “You’re my worst survival strategy, last safety match I’ve got to light up,” she sings. “Happy anniversary, I’m happy as I’ll ever be. And I still wanna make love in this club.” Party of the century? Yes. Song of the year? You could argue that. I certainly will.
“Party of the Century” from the upcoming album “Blue Raspberry”, out on January 26th, 2024
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