There’s something quietly satisfying about a song that just tightens the bolts and lets it roll. And on ‘It’s Called Love … It’s Called The Blues’, Brisbane siblings Wattmore join forces with revered songwriter Allan Caswell for a track that feels unhurried, grounded, and confident in its own skin.
From the first few bars, the song settles into a steady sway. There’s a loose, late-evening feel to the arrangement that conjures worn timber floors, dim lights, and stories told without embellishment. Wattmore have always had a knack for melody, and here they let it breathe, resisting the temptation to overproduce or overplay.
But what elevates the track is Caswell’s presence. His spoken passages land with a wry tenderness, bringing a sense of perspective that only years of lived experience can offer. He complements the brothers’ performance, adding texture and depth to a song that already understands restraint. It’s a clever creative decision that gives the piece its emotional anchor.
Lyrically, the song explores the familiar territory where affection and ache collide. There’s an understanding that relationships are messy, cyclical, and sometimes equal parts devotion and damage. And the groove supports that mood beautifully, allowing the narrative to take centre stage.
Wattmore’s chemistry as brothers is palpable. There’s an instinctive tightness to their playing that captures a shared musical shorthand that can’t be manufactured. Combined with Caswell’s seasoned touch, the result is a collaboration that feels both relaxed and purposeful.
In all, ‘It’s Called Love … It’s Called The Blues’ stands comfortably in its lineage, nodding to tradition while maintaining its own voice. It’s a song that lingers, earning attention with every brooding bar.
