the crux
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Fly
Fly starts off with a 70’s-esque guitar instrumental, similar to the likes of Led Zeppelin. The sweet guitar tapers on and off as the audio switches between soft and loud, both dream-like nonetheless. In this smooth track Keery faces an internal struggle to leave a relationship in pursuit of a fresh start. There are brief moments of heavy beats that force the listener to resonate with the lyrics, placing us right into his shoes through the track’s sound.
Link
Featuring rhythmic guitar riffs and drum beats, Link follows Keery’s apparent success in life, while highlighting his deep dissatisfaction for the societal norms he has fulfilled. The track is more upbeat than most on this album, seemingly the ideal backing track for a movie’s dance montage.
Lonesome Is A State of Mind
The lyrics follow a young boy with bright prospects for his future, who later finds himself disillusioned by the lonesome, repetitive and cyclical nature of his adult life. Midway through the song, the instrumentals undergo a complete transformation, building up and morphing into an unrecognizable upbeat track. Just as the rhythm switches, the lyricism morphs with it, turning into an optimistic anthem of picking yourself off, brushing yourself off and realigning your life.
Egg
Keery explores introspection with Egg, as he sings thoughtfully of insecurity of oneself. The track starts off simple, one calm and relaxed voice. The message of the song is conveyed thoroughly by the last thirty seconds, as the instrumentals pick up in volume and the vocals begin to layer themselves.
Golden Line
Containing a mix of both his high-range and low-range vocals, Golden Line reflects the love and pride given and received in a relationship. Featuring an array of instruments, piano is the most prominent throughout the song.
Crux
Djo employs piano as the main instrumental throughout Crux, setting a soft, yet dramatic tone. This song is an amazing ending to “The Crux” as a whole, summarizing the overall album with a flourish. The build up that then descends into a gentle and passionate beat that encompasses everything the record hoped to be and succeeded in becoming.
Back On You
The song starts off with a heavenly chorus, taking it another level of music, then leading to a more upbeat rhythm. Keery includes a solid bass and drum line to match the style that the lyrics are shouted in. In response to a crowd-like chant, Keery joins his sisters in singing about the strength of their familial bond. Towards the end of the track, the chorus becomes synonymous with the guitar, blending into a harmonious melody.
Potion
With high-pitched, yet soft vocals and gentle acoustic guitar, this song emphasizes Keery’s yearning for a true and deep emotional connection, one untouched by the materialistic ways of the modern world. The feeling that today’s romantic scene has become tainted by fast-paced dating culture is touched upon as Keery sings of wanting security and comfort in a partner, one to stand by him through and through.
Charlie's Garden
Reminiscent of the opening scene to a 2000’s film, Charlie’s Garden is an enlightening song about enjoying the simple pleasures in life and taking time to enjoy them, rather than focusing all of your energy on obligations and responsibilities., This track reflects the stress Keery undergoes through his acting career and how he finds solace from the negativity of such an intense profession.
The Crux
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Created on April 29, 2025
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the crux
Click on a bubble for a song synopsis !
Listen to the album
Fly
Fly starts off with a 70’s-esque guitar instrumental, similar to the likes of Led Zeppelin. The sweet guitar tapers on and off as the audio switches between soft and loud, both dream-like nonetheless. In this smooth track Keery faces an internal struggle to leave a relationship in pursuit of a fresh start. There are brief moments of heavy beats that force the listener to resonate with the lyrics, placing us right into his shoes through the track’s sound.
Link
Featuring rhythmic guitar riffs and drum beats, Link follows Keery’s apparent success in life, while highlighting his deep dissatisfaction for the societal norms he has fulfilled. The track is more upbeat than most on this album, seemingly the ideal backing track for a movie’s dance montage.
Lonesome Is A State of Mind
The lyrics follow a young boy with bright prospects for his future, who later finds himself disillusioned by the lonesome, repetitive and cyclical nature of his adult life. Midway through the song, the instrumentals undergo a complete transformation, building up and morphing into an unrecognizable upbeat track. Just as the rhythm switches, the lyricism morphs with it, turning into an optimistic anthem of picking yourself off, brushing yourself off and realigning your life.
Egg
Keery explores introspection with Egg, as he sings thoughtfully of insecurity of oneself. The track starts off simple, one calm and relaxed voice. The message of the song is conveyed thoroughly by the last thirty seconds, as the instrumentals pick up in volume and the vocals begin to layer themselves.
Golden Line
Containing a mix of both his high-range and low-range vocals, Golden Line reflects the love and pride given and received in a relationship. Featuring an array of instruments, piano is the most prominent throughout the song.
Crux
Djo employs piano as the main instrumental throughout Crux, setting a soft, yet dramatic tone. This song is an amazing ending to “The Crux” as a whole, summarizing the overall album with a flourish. The build up that then descends into a gentle and passionate beat that encompasses everything the record hoped to be and succeeded in becoming.
Back On You
The song starts off with a heavenly chorus, taking it another level of music, then leading to a more upbeat rhythm. Keery includes a solid bass and drum line to match the style that the lyrics are shouted in. In response to a crowd-like chant, Keery joins his sisters in singing about the strength of their familial bond. Towards the end of the track, the chorus becomes synonymous with the guitar, blending into a harmonious melody.
Potion
With high-pitched, yet soft vocals and gentle acoustic guitar, this song emphasizes Keery’s yearning for a true and deep emotional connection, one untouched by the materialistic ways of the modern world. The feeling that today’s romantic scene has become tainted by fast-paced dating culture is touched upon as Keery sings of wanting security and comfort in a partner, one to stand by him through and through.
Charlie's Garden
Reminiscent of the opening scene to a 2000’s film, Charlie’s Garden is an enlightening song about enjoying the simple pleasures in life and taking time to enjoy them, rather than focusing all of your energy on obligations and responsibilities., This track reflects the stress Keery undergoes through his acting career and how he finds solace from the negativity of such an intense profession.