You are in for a surprise, as Rian Bradley, a songwriter-producer also known as Solve4X, has released an ambitious collection called “X Minus.” With X Minus, the artist used the massive power of technology and the internet and used online session musicians from around the world to turn his music into reality. In this collection, you will get to experience the diversity and extensiveness of Solve4X’s music.
X Minus is a very ambitious collection, I daresay, but it is worthy of your time (I can vouch for it). This 13-track project showcased the prowess of Solve4X as a producer and a musician. It is potent and is just waiting to be unleashed for the world to hear, and given enough attention, these tracks could definitely become big.
I started my listening with the track “Nothing Comes Easy.” It was a classic rock n’ roll track that honestly came up as a little bit messy for me. This track acknowledges the fact that in life, nothing comes easy, and with that, I understood that the hard-hitting drums, guitars, bass, and funky piano were a way to depict how life can become messy at times, which is a great move, to be honest. It added a certain unique character to the whole song.
“Blue Song” comes in strong with its strong female vocals and perfectly-sounding, sexy sax! This jazzy track is definitely one of the favorites, along with the other jazz-infused tracks in this collection, such as “High Tension,” “Muddy Waters,” “Moment to Share,” and “We’re Making Love.”. With these tracks, there are things that are common: female vocal power, classy sound and instrumentation, and good vibes. These are glorious tracks that you would definitely enjoy.
The ballad was introduced to my ears through the track “I Just Knew.” The track opens with a dramatic crescendo of piano and the deep and soulful voice of the singer. This is a track that acknowledges the importance of someone special in their lives, just like how that person is their foundation throughout their life, just as the track “And I Love You” can become a continuation of this love song.
X Minus also has some interestingly sounding tracks; “Algorithms” provides a modern-sounding mysterious vibe because of its rock-infused beats and synths, while “Hot Days” is an upbeat rock-n-roll track sung by a strong female vocalist. Interestingly, “Night Watchman” comes in with an enchanting vibe at first, but because of how the song was performed, it gives off a Phantom of the Opera-esque theatrical vibe as you go on with it.
Finally, “Here in My Solitude” offers this interesting mix of sounds as the song talks about how the life of the artist goes in solitude. It is an endearing track that seems like something personal to share with the artists themselves. It speaks about how sometimes it’s hard to make a living in this kind of industry, but ultimately, he lives to make music because it is his life; it is his peace. With “Sunny Day,” the artist acknowledges through this track that not all the time, things will work out. It is a slow, gloomy, yet somehow uplifting track that reminds you to ease up and go on with life. The sun will eventually shine your way to keep you good, warm, and bright.
Ultimately, I find this whole collection very interesting, as each track offers a different kind of spice from each track—you wouldn’t really know what to expect next. I like how diverse it is—from the instruments that they’ve used to the way the songs were performed to the way the lyrics were written—it was done with the utmost care and attention. You can literally feel passion coursing through each note of each track throughout this collection. This proves the love of Solve4X for his tracks, which is why this collection deserves your full and utmost attention. It’s just a great collection—X Minus is a great project that I guarantee, is a great addition to your playlist.
So, check out X Minus by Solve4X! Now available on Spotify and all your favorite platforms. Follow Solve4X on their social media accounts to learn more about their projects! Look up Solve4X on YouTube too for more details. Stream X Minus by Solve4X now!
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About the Author
Tine Quirino, also known as Kristine, is a writer (frustrated one), a dreamer (serial sleeper), an INFJ (also INTP/J), a (professional) fangirl, and a good listener (‘literally and figuratively,’ she states).
She is just here, lurking somewhere, enjoying all your music. Music of any kind is still music, after all.
