Says Perry of the track, "This is some good ol' power pop with a little scuzz on it. The character in the song is someone laboring through the addiction cycle, trying to make good and shine it on in normal life. I wrote it in open D tuning on an old Martin acoustic that has just 5 strings on it -- bottom two strings in unison, middle string is gone. So it allows for some new riff ideas and voicings."
"Can’t Feel It" is a song from Top Down, a 9-track album. El Cortina’s debut album will drop on November 7, 2025, via Declared Goods, a beloved NYC-based indie label that also represents Nicolai Dunger, DÜÜL SUNS, and Nik Brinkman. Top Down was co-produced by Perry alongside collaborator Eric Lense and mixed by studio maestro Zach Hancock.
I find the song extremely enjoyable from start to finish, catchy, and with a great sound as well (I love the guitars). The vocals are energetic yet melodic, and the song is amazingly written and performed, featuring a solid rhythm section and very cool guitar lines. A very cool song, energetic and catchy. Give it a go by clicking on the player above and follow El Cortina on social media as well.
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