![]() ![]() Quinn and the band wowd us in 2015 with their Madness album, and are only going to be more refined this year. My only criticism of this song is that it leaves out Quinn’s signature higher notes and there’s no screaming, the latter of which would seem so fitting on a track like this. Sleeping With Sirens Second time in New Zealand ever, Sleeping With Sirens are set to amaze us with there ever growing sound and musical talent. I’d even list this song as a great workout song: it has the perfect tempo for running, and sets the motivational tone you want when working out. A mix of driving guitars and bass, a steady heartbeat-like drum line, and vocalist Kellin Quinn’s intense vocals blend together to form a song that makes you want to jump up and do something. But unlike “Legends,” this song has rock roots rather than the pop sound heard on the first single. Like “ Legends,” “Empire to Ashes” is anthemic. ![]() As someone who recently starting watching the show (I know, I’m incredibly late to the punch), I can definitely see what people mean: particularly in lyrics such as “ The lion and the wolf/…Battle of the bastards/Trying to break through.” The song may be referencing the hit HBO show “Game of Thrones,” according to fan comments. The lyrics (which you can read in full here) struck a similar note to Green Day lyrics as well, both older and newer. There is also a lot of musical similarity to Amaranthe’s “ Drop Dead Cynical.” There’s something about the guitar arrangements and the drums that felt reminiscent of Green Day. on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.One of my first thoughts about this song is it’s vaguely Green Day-esque. You can pre-order merchandise and listen to Whatever This Is here.įollow Kellin Quinn on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.įollow DOWNER INC. ![]() It’s certainly become one of my favorites of the year after only a few listens, and I can’t wait to hear more music in this direction. The project as a whole is a masterpiece from start to finish, combining compelling instrumentals with passion and expression. Title track “Whatever This Is” concludes the EP with a pop-rock finish that will leave you hungry for more. The second to last song, “Truth or Dare,” takes me back to the chill vibes of the SWS We Like It Quiet Tour from 2015, also somewhat reminiscent of the song “Gossip” from 2017, with the addition of an orchestra to complement the lyrical theme of finding yourself amongst the chaos. The production from Cameron Mizell (who previously worked with Sleeping with Sirens on their albums Feel and With Ears To See Eyes to Hear) really shines through within the buildups and breakdowns. This is some next level raw emotion from Kellin Quinn, consistently exceeding expectations with his signature vocals. This song is a scream into oblivion, a cry into the void about the power of anxiety and how it controls our minds and our lives. Marking the halfway point, “Work of Art” transports listeners into a dream-world from the electro-pop instrumentals to featuring vocalist Eliza Grace who complements the song, beautifully harmonizing some powerful melodies. ![]()
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