![]() ![]() It baffles me that people can come up with with this sort of writing and turn it into a stunning piece of music at the same time. “It’s alright to feel like a fat child in a push-chair old enough to run, old enough to fire a gun”. Simply because it’s dark, eccentric and has hilariously weird lyrics that you cannot help but sing along to, My favourite song is probably No Reptiles. There are certain phrases that become self-talk and eventually believed by people who have “worked hard” for their fortune, and how they justify their entitlement to their money and people they’re hurt to get it. Everything Everything have created something special amongst themselves, it’s always nice when you can recognise a band’s music from small details in songs something I’ve always noticed are the use of layering vocals and harmonies on the accent words- the first or last notes of the bar, The Wheel (Is Turning Now).įortune 500explores the evils of money and the power it gives an individual. Get To Heaven, Regret and Spring/Summer/Winter/Dread all talk about the implications of getting through life without having any idea where to from here. The album’s first single Distant Past reminded us why these guys have received the cult-like following they have, a song with impossibly fast verses, robotic voice samples, pop tempo and a chorus that will get you dancing wherever you may be (I’ve tested this from a desk, in a car and live in crowd – you can’t help yourself). Showcasing Higgs’ dynamic vocal ability, reaching from falsettos, wailing and hissing, Not to downplay the other members’ input – I wouldn’t have believed it had I not seen them in the flesh – but the vocal combination of everyone on stage was a spectacle to worship, all of the guys have an incredible range and control while …. The song is shocking and reflects the power that this album has to impact the listener. It took me several listens of the opening track To The Blade to not jump when the song comes to life after 54 seconds of rather demure vocals. It is a masterpiece of expert production, writing, instrumental talent, vocal ability and unique vision. ![]() It’s not all doom and gloom though! The album stands out because it’s not a depressive compilation of unrequited-love songs. The impact religion has on our life and psyche and the way impending and inevitable mortality can make us question everything we know about ourselves and our past. The themes of the album’s lyrics revolve around various feelings of hopelessness and emptiness – questioning what we know about the world around us, what it means and what is significant. Jonathan Higgs has given listeners a brief insight into his mind and in turn a mental health scenario that we can all connect with. ![]() There’s no copping out with simplistic lyrics and predictable melodies. Get to Heaven is an album so much deeper and far beyond anything other bands are doing right now. In fact this review itself has evolved a lot since experiencing the music up close and personal. An achievement which has only enhanced my connection to the band’s music and this album. This review has been delayed because I was rather busy seeing Everything Everything play Glastonbury – TWICE. 1 Comment Get To Heaven Released 22nd June 2015. ![]()
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