This is the kind of song that really just draws your attention to the skillful songwriting that exists and even thrives just below the mainstream radar. It will be more than worth your while to dive head first into the musical catalog of The Flat Nasty. Without a doubt “Take It That Way” is one of the most amazing tracks that you will hear in the future. 

“Take It That Way” has a simple musical backdrop that is exactly as it needs to be. The music has a gentle, pop-meets-country aura about it; the awesome soundscape, the easy-going strum of the guitar, the light nature of the drums and the evolving rhythm – everything just sets the scene with perfect grace and beauty, and the song that follows is every bit is gorgeous as the music supporting it.

The song is sublime, and really the feeling increases as the whole thing progresses. It’s an effortless recording in many ways, but the strength of it is that there is so much space within which to absorb the imagery and the concept of the track. The lyrics are kept to a minimum, there are only so many lines, but each one has been chosen and placed within the walls of the track with great care. It’s poetry to listen to, and the simple descending loop behind all of it has a hypnotic warmth – the sort that is easy to get into, but also refreshingly honest and organic in nature. The instrumentation has a realness about it that effectively reflects the openness and character of the leading voice and the ideas that they present to listeners.

Things continue down this pathway throughout the set, offering a dash of something we all know and love, some legendary mentions, but presenting it in a somewhat hypnotically ambient and rhythmic manner. It’s like a guilty pleasure done properly. It feels great to lose yourself in the playlist, and what’s more, everything progresses in a totally satisfying way. This track feels connected within itself, relevant to its own artistry and vibe – as opposed to being merely a list of personal favorites arranged in random order.