Amy-Jo puts a contemporary twist on a well-loved classic for her first release of 2024. Not many have attempted to rework ‘On Days Like These’, perhaps because Matt Munro’s original is so definitive. Rather than make massive alterations then, the producers of Amy-Jo’s version merely update it using the latest techniques. It means a far more sonically-produced sound that retains its cinematic quality; a theme for the latest high-definition widescreen as opposed to mid-20th century technicolour. This is pop in the era of Billie Eilish in contrast to the smooth-sounding crooner. Not that the elegance is ejected here. Instead, the expansive tones of Munro’s sweeping vocal are replaced with the petit movements of Amy-Jo’s far subtler voice. When combined with the piano, the song becomes much more intimate. The hardened strings then add an introverted edge that brings a touch of darkness. Thus, it becomes a version for our age of self-reflection. No less enjoyable even as it differs in reception.
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