A radiant soft rock gem, Michellar's Conquer All With Love is a sonic wrapping of warmth right from the first note. The sound produced which transports the rhythmic sophistication of The Police and the tender vocal interplay of classic duets like Sonny and Cher, feels nostalgic, yet refreshingly sincere in song. As she does in her delicate yet assured voice talks an easy dance with featured artists Harrison Black and Christina Rntd whose voices dance across each other creating a harmonious dialogue echoing the sentiments of the song's message of strong partnership.
There's a polished yet organic feel to Toby's (Tobias Wilson Music Ltd.) production, with buoyant basslines and crisp guitar work serving up a sunlit backdrop, with ethereal pads for a dreamy texture. It never weighs down; the arrangement helps the song get to its emotional center, let its vocals loose to the lyrics which feel like a soft promise. This has a timeless feel, as if the track could have come from a '90s radio tune or a current indie playlist.
*Conquer All With Love* is big love, not just a love song, but a call to arms to the lover, to the mother, to all the people who are in the trenches and feeling every bit as stormy and uncertain as the last 10 years. Tastefully sewn together with some of Michellar’s gift for melody and emotional authenticity, this is a standout, sometimes the soft touch leaves the deepest impression. How do you like it? Let it sweep you up.
