Garrett Anthony Rice’s single, “Try To Make It Right (our end game),” is a standout piece from his ambitious debut solo double album, Equinox. Clocking in at exactly 4:45, the track deftly merges late Britpop melancholy with indie rock sensibilities, establishing Rice as a compelling storyteller in the modern indie landscape.
The song’s core strength lies in its narrative depth. Rather than relying on standard tropes of heartbreak, Rice tackles the heavy, uncomfortable reality of a young married couple navigating a divorce. The lyrics focus on the quiet dignity of cooperation, tracking two people trying to shield their children from emotional and legal fallout. It is a mature thematic pivot, the end game here is not an easy romantic reconciliation, but the grueling process of finding peace amid a structural collapse. Rice captures the exact friction point where well meaning negotiations begin to break down under the weight of reality.
The production mirrors this emotional weight. The track opens with an airy, reverberating acoustic space that allows the vocal delivery to feel both intimate and vulnerable. As the narrative progresses, the song undergoes a sharp, deliberate melodic shift. This transition elevates the tension, mimicking the internal chaos of the song’s subjects. The instrumentation culminates in a delicate, expressive guitar solo that gives the listener space to breathe, before settling into an unexpected, haunting outro.
“Try To Make It Right” is a masterclass in atmospheric indie songwriting. By anchoring a massive sonic landscape with a deeply personal story, Rice creates a track that feels both grand and painfully private. It is a hauntingly beautiful preview of Equinox that lingers long after the final note fades.
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