Tulsa drummer and producer Henry Aberson gives old feelings a fresh groove on “Wouldn’t You Know,” a neo-soul single about affection returning at an inconvenient moment. The premise has an appealing sting: you’ve declared yourself ready to move on, then your emotions reopen the conversation. Aberson sets that frustration inside lush arrangements and velvety vocals, letting the music’s smooth surface carry a quietly unsettled subject.
His rhythmic instincts give the song its pull. The groove provides a steady foundation for the vocal, while the classic soul influences suit the reflective writing. There’s pleasure in that combination of comfort and complication; the arrangement invites you closer as the emotional situation grows messier. Longing gives the performance its tension, and the polished presentation makes that vulnerability approachable. Coming after “Tunnel Vision” and “Rabbit’s Got a Gun,” this single continues Aberson’s exploration of modern soul through an experience familiar to anyone revisiting an old attachment.
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