When the Weather Sucks but the Song Doesn’t:"Drive Thru Fog And Rain" by Jacob Chacko

Not every song is a mood changer, especially when it comes to lifting your mood up and being all that chilly and smiley. So when you chance on such songs, you put them on replay till you’re over the moon. So you, yes you! If you are currently looking out your window at a grey, drizzly mess and wondering when the sun is coming back, well Jacob Chacko has something to tell you on his latest track. The New Jersey producer and songwriter just released “Drive Thru Fog And Rain,” and it is basically a three-minute shot of espresso for your mood.

Ma man here, Jacob is known for being a bit of an optimist in the indie scene, and this track keeps that reputation alive. It is part of his third album, Give Me The Good Stuff, which pulls together a mix of pop, rock, blues, and even a little gospel. While a lot of artists are making moody music that makes you want to hide under your covers, Jacob is out here telling us to shoulder the pain and keep moving toward our goals. And that’s the simplest truth to life anyone can give you. You can’t have it all, so when life is breathing down on your neck, put this song on repeat and lift your head up high, cos the sun will shine again.

One thing I love about the song is how earworm it feels. It’s got this call-and-response style with short lines that make you want to sing along before you even know the words. It’s got bright keys, punchy horns, and some really cool electric guitar parts tucked in between the verses. And the music video that comes with it will leave you smiling through the whole section. There are also some subtle female backing vocals from Talya Gelfand that add a nice layer of soul to the whole thing.

Working with a solid team including Thomas Monaco and sound engineer Les Lovell, Jacob managed to make a track that feels polished enough for the radio but still has that organic, independent charm. It feels like a classic pop-rock anthem that wouldn’t be out of place on a summer road trip playlist, even if it’s specifically meant to cure your January blues.

It is a simple, honest song about doing what it takes for the things that matter. In a world that can feel a bit heavy sometimes, Jacob’s “good vibes only” approach is actually pretty refreshing. He isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel; he’s just trying to make you feel better about your drive to work. Well if you’re a creative person trying to get motivated for the year ahead, or if you just really hate the rain, give “Drive Thru Fog And Rain” a listen. It’s hard to stay grumpy when a song is this upbeat.

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