An Addictivly Fun Single from Goth Fight Cage
The latest single from Goth Fight Cage comes through with a bit of brutal honesty and plenty of relatability as the lyrics are laid out in a very straightforward kind of manner, and it's all accompanied by this bright, colorful, vibrant pop and indie rock sound with brilliantly layered guitars giving the song a thick feel, but also this crispness in its tonality.
"i'm not in love with you" has some great guitar hooks laced into its body. There's one guitar that does the chords and gives the song that classic late '90s, early 2000s indie rock feel along with elements of punk in its undertone, and another guitar that does a flavorful set of legs that goes right along with the progression changes, and it's all awesome.
The thing about songs like this is, it's quick hits with a load of catchiness, and then it's done and done.
I love this because it's a song that's basically two minutes long, but when it's over, you can't really get it out of your head.
This is also a great attribute for a punk influence, but these guys take their own approach and really put it together with that pop overtone. As I mentioned earlier, there's a lot of color and flavor to this single, and there's a certain element of brightness and almost warmth that comes along with that.
Plus, it's kind of rare that you get a song that has this level of pop-rock approach, bringing that brightness, but also lyrics that are so brutally honest.
The title of the track should say enough about what the lyrics are, but when you listen to the song, he kind of picks it apart and lets some of that inner thought out, and it just feels genuine to me.
I'm definitely a big fan of bands that can put together a track that has that sort of pop-rock overtime but the lyrics are kind of sad or just so honest that you can't really turn away from it.
It's a great combination, and this song was an absolute blast because of that.
The vocals are great because they're not exactly brooding, but they just feel personal. They lay in some great melodies over those progressions, and there's something about it that even kind of feels like surf rock in a particular kind of way.
There's a breeziness to it. It's also got a great energy overall. This is a fast-paced single; it doesn't thrash, it's not heavy, it just rocks, and while it's doing that, it focuses on those hooks and that honesty.
I think it takes a lot to write a song like this, simply because there's a lot of truth in it. Even if it's short and there are not immense amounts of detail, the truth is what kind of hits.
There's a section towards the end where the song breaks down a little bit, and you hear that overlaying guitar hook much clearer before the chords come back in, along with the drums.
That guitar hook is a really imperative part of the song, because it gives it an extra set of melodies that come into play. The hook is single notes and just fits so seamlessly with the chords that it makes you wonder which came first.
Everything fell together so well and this really showcases a band that is in it to write songs that are sort of in your face, loads of fun, have encompass plenty of hooks, that pop attitude, a little punk and surf undertone, but really also embodies again, that 90s or early 2000s indie rock wave and for me, it's a little nostalgic.
This is mainly because they nail that aesthetic super well.
So, check this truck out so you can hear exactly what I mean and while you're at it you absolutely need to check out their previous release, "tired" which follow suit in the same kind of aesthetic and sound, but has some other layers to it, different sorts of vocals that come into play, and showcases a little bit of a different direction.
It seems like these songs may be part of an upcoming bigger project, like an EP or an album, but I'm not sure just yet.
I certainly hope so because both of these songs were awesome, and I would love to get a taste of the full record if there is one.
For now, these will definitely keep me at bay.
Don't waste any more time, go check this out.
