Chandra come back with their mighty one-hit-wonder of a single, entitled Boom, a song which is simultaneously intimate and epic. Rather than entering the scene with explosions and noises as the title might hint, Boom is shown in a softer manner, like a wave that gradually becomes something significant and touching.
The song is an ideal presentation of the power pop style that Chandra is known to have. It combines sharp guitars, clear tunes and sincere emotion in a manner that is unchallenged and not coerced. At the outset, the track begins with a slow minimalistic one, based on a basic percussion pattern. Layers are added in stages as it goes on – high-flying electric guitars, acoustic strums, and pounding drums all falling into place without ever feeling disorganized.
Balance is one of the outstanding characters of the “Boom. The song is very emotional, yet it does not feel heavy. It makes you think and yet retains a positive and warm sound. It has a filmic feel to the song, almost like a movie soundtrack, but it is earthy and familiar.
In a lyrical interpretation, the song Boom embodies the emotion of falling in love with someone in such a strong and unforeseen manner. It talks about the time when love strikes without any warning and transforms everything. The metaphors and narration make the song seem like magic and the listener is convinced that there is beauty in the relationship and in the mutual feeling.
Chandra Nair has a very powerful and vocal performance. His voice is vulnerable and powerful at the same time, which fits perfectly the theme of the song. The choruses are massive, catchy and singalong, which makes the song stadium-ready.
Altogether, Boom is a song, which finds many ways to relate. It is memorable, touching, and significant, both providing a feel-good effect and something meaningful about love and self-development.
