"Romeo and Juliet" Deems Essential for Every Wedding Reception

From visuals to the sound itself, the five tracks of “Romeo and Juliet” radiate wedding energy. And with every one of them having their own flair and catchiness, it’s safe to say that Ubiquity Machine hit the mark with this record.

Right off the bat, listeners are met with the title track “Romeo and Juliet”, followed by “Betty and Steve” which, you guessed it, both have very post-wedding sounds. They are the type of songs played immediately after both parties say ‘I do’, or when the groom carries his bride away from the ceremony with big grins on their faces.

What’s really creatively striking about “Betty and Steve” is how wedding bell-like sounds are integrated to start off the song. It has a resounding and ear-catching feel-good vibe; the bassline and melody is brilliant, which probably makes this one a crowd favorite from the EP. The usage of names on songs are endearing especially when they make up the contents of the song itself, which is what is happening with these first two tracks.

“I Think It’s Funny” has that unserious, mystery/thriller undertone, but still impressively fits a reception playlist. It features a wah-wah-like guitar solo, and lyrics like “They say I’m no Einstein but I can pray”, “Don’t believe what they’re telling you / they want your money / need to keep you around”, and “Buying beers with my honey / you know I think it’s funny”. Overall, it’s a fun track to listen to.

The bassline and piano in “I Met a Boy” is immaculate. The constant repetition of the title, along with the simple and mellow piano gives off a ballad vibe. Honestly, it’s a solid contender for a couple’s first dance as husband and wife. “I met a boy that I loved too much / it’s a joy because I love to love”, “Loving is easy, loving is free / and what I need, give it to me”, “Would you die for me?”. With lyrics like these, this song could be interpreted in more ways than one. Either reflecting on your current partner, or yearning, or even grieving for someone as well.

It all ends with “Losing Your Mind”, which returns to the upbeat bassline and piano as opposed to the last track. It almost sounds like a part two to “I Think It’s Funny”, except you just know that the EP is about to conclude. After a few listens back to back, this song confirms that Ubiquity Machine can come up with amazing basslines and melodies, which leave a great impression on first time listeners.