John Goldrust 2000 delivers a haunting Love autopsy on "The One To Call"
John Goldrust 2000 isn’t here to offer love songs wrapped in neat, romantic bows. On The One To Call, he deconstructs modern love with an eerie precision, questioning whether today’s fast-paced, disposable dating culture has rendered real romance obsolete. The result is a track that feels both unhinged and meticulously crafted—an intoxicating mix of dark lyricism, lo-fi textures, and a vocal performance that demands close attention.
What makes The One To Call immediately compelling is its haunting, off-kilter vocal delivery. Goldrust channels an Ozzy Osbourne-like cadence, where the melody lags just enough to feel unsettling, yet hypnotic. The vocals feel raw and unpolished in the best way possible—like a voice calling out from the depths of a fractured emotional landscape. They are the backbone of the song, stretched and manipulated in ways that make every word resonate.
The instrumentation, which Goldrust single-handedly wrote, performed, and produced, is a fascinating contrast. It’s playful, yet undeniably moody. Dark, yet weirdly inviting. The lo-fi aesthetic gives it an almost voyeuristic feel, like we’re eavesdropping on a love confession that wasn’t meant to be heard. Beneath the haunting melodies, there’s an undeniable energy to the track—a vibrant undercurrent that keeps it from sinking completely into despair.
Lyrically, The One To Call is a sharp critique of love in the digital age. Goldrust questions whether the breakneck speed of modern dating has killed the slow-burning, organic connections that love once thrived on. It’s a bold and deeply relevant take, delivered with an urgency that makes the listener pause and reflect.
This isn’t a song that simply washes over you—it gets under your skin. Goldrust has crafted something that feels both timeless and hyper-modern, anthemic yet deeply personal. With The One To Call, he doesn’t just sing about love—he dissects it, lays it bare, and leaves us all wondering what, if anything, remains.
Simply, the more we’ve listened to it, the more we’ve been able to uncover the endless emotion and allure of the point he’s trying to make. For us, it was a grower and it’s fully stayed with us since the first listen. So for you, we urge you to enjoy it for yourselves and click those links below to follow along for more as well. Enjoy!
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