The Refusers – Love Never Fails Single Review: The Power of Love

The world is in a time of uncertainty. Social isolation, troubling statistics and the longing for companionship it brings is an idea that instills a fear when looking forward at what the outcome of this tragedy may be. With no end in sight to this crisis, The Refusers come onto the scene with their new single “Love Never Fails.” Using a classic rock inspired sound, a smooth vocal performance and a powerful message for people living in today’s struggles, the track has found itself in a nice position to resonate with its listeners. 

The wavy synths guide the rest of the instrumentals on the track as it cruises on. Backed by a strong drum beat and complimented by a guitar riff that fades in and out behind the power of the other instruments, it carries a feeling of a rock and roll song from decades past. This is solidified by the smooth, reverb-laced vocals that end up front and center of the track. The lyrics are all about love, it’s power and how it can help to endure the tough times in life. This is apparent in lines such as “it’s never weak, it’s always strong” and the chorus “writing on the walls, love never fails.” The overall mood of the song is mellow and slow, making it an easy listen for those looking for a rock track on the softer side but without losing its teeth. This anthem on the power of love is something that many people may look to today in this time of crisis, which is exactly the kind of hope people may need. That aside, the track does feel quite dated and does nothing to push itself above the mold. One may find that it lacks inspiration as the catchy chorus ultimately drones on to the point of meaninglessness.

Love Never Fails does a great job of putting itself out there to those looking for a sense of optimism. While the track may not be a stand-out one, it is certainly powerful enough to resonate with those who are feeling down in this trying time. For those that find this track comforting, it is an instant add to your playlist as the emphasis on the strength carried by love itself can be an important cornerstone in looking towards an uncertain future. For anyone else, though, this may not be enough to scratch that rock and roll itch.