My oh my. If you haven’t listened to this yet, you’re missing out big time. Gotye has released a new track and accompanying video in preparation for his upcoming album. It’s not quite the boldness that ‘Hearts a Mess’ is, or the upbeat, danceable piece that ‘Learnalilgivinanlovin’ is, but instead it’s a subtle and soulful track with Gotye’s usual interpretive sound effects and dynamic song development.

Somebody That I Used To Know (feat. Kimbra) by Gotye

The combination of Gotye and Kimbra’s vocals leaks talent. As the harmonies intertwine with one another, the intensity throughout the song grows. This could perhaps be the start of a musical match ‘made in heaven’.

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