If nothing else, Rudimental’s ‘Come Over’ presents one of the most inspiring tempos of 2020. As a master producer band, Rudimental know all too well about mixing up the beats and rhythms to develop pieces that are exhilarating, dynamic, and impassioned at the same time. This time around, they’ve listed the talents of fellow British artists Anne Marie and Tion Wayne to help take this feature onto the next level. 

Though Anne Marie and Tion Wayne are brilliant artists in their own right, it’s Rudimental’s production value that elevates this tune into such an intoxicating number. With vocal overlaps, jazz touches, clashing layers of percussion, synth, and retro bass, the instrumentation remains the most appealing aspect of the track. Though the very beginning of the structure might fool you into thinking this was going to be a mellow, laid-back journey, the rest of the composition zips through an effortlessly quick and easy rhythm. The melody is catchy and perfectly complements Anne Marie’s light-as-a-feather vocals. Though the artist has gained a reputation over the years of tackling more rambunctious, cheeky topics, her foray into touch-starved, love-sick ballads suit her style just as well. 

The themes mostly tackle the ins and outs of a relationship in which one person is asking the other to “come over” so they could bury the hatchet and fall back in love again. It’s a familiar subject, one that’s been approached by artists over and over again, but the crown jewel isn’t the lyrical narrative of the song but rather the thrilling, spirited production that moves at breakneck speed through the verses. 

By the time Tion’s verse comes around, the production mostly slows down save for a pulsating, invigorating beat in the background that keeps the energy roaring. It’s obvious why Rudimental have been a club favourite — their sound is so inviting that one can’t help but shake their hips and move their feet. But underneath the glitz and glamour of their house allure lies a vulnerability, one that’s not always obvious but comes through in sparks. 

There’s been no announcement whether this feature is set to be part of an album but if this single is anything to go by, we should expect some massive undertakings from the producer giants. 

 drum & bass       electronica 

Author: Shaoni Das

Shaoni Das is a writer/editor currently based in Edmonton, Canada. She remains eager to inspect how the changing culture of music impacts upon the greater world.