“I wish I could just have fun,” reflects Del Water Gap, leading into a saxophone solo on ‘New Personality’, positioned midway through his third studio album ‘Chasing The Chimera’. This poignant sentiment follows a set of mid-tempo pop tracks that display a greater singer-songwriter influence than his previous works. The driving indie beat of his 2020 breakthrough ‘Ode To A Conversation Stuck In Your Throat’ and the synth-driven nostalgia of 2023’s thrilling ‘I Miss You Already’ are temporarily set aside in favor of melodic explorations in Latin, jazz, and funk—these catchy elements, however, lack the same impactful presence that has typically defined Samuel Holden Jaffe’s music. At its finest moments, ‘Damn’ attempts a last-minute push for high energy, while the slower ‘Eastside Girls’ offers a charming, reflective quality. Yet, much of ‘Chasing The Chimera’ takes a step back as Del Water Gap navigates themes of isolation, confusion, and regret. His quest for enjoyment appears to be ongoing.
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