Let's see.....
First time doing a first listen for a group I am a fan of....It will be something new...
Things I liked :-
1. Instrumentals throughout the song remind me of OneRepublic songs like Mercy, Stop and Stare etc.... That guitar is so moody. I like it.
2. I love the "Crying Crying" part, I can feel the emotions.
3. Good vocal performance. See
Things I didn't like :-
1. Half-time trap breakdown doesn't work here at ALL.
2. Chorus could have BEEN lot more engaging. The beginning of the chorus "RUN" is so good, but it doesn't hold up after that....
3. When they sing "I'm a Loser" there are "OHH" adlibs in the back, There's a subtle but also very noticeable scratchy distortion on the adlibs....I find it grating.
4. Post-chorus part drags..... Should have come up with something more creative....
Initial Rating :- 6.75/10
Updated Rating :- 8.5/10
Conclusion :- This track left me a little disappointed tbh. This sounds like what you hear from a B-side.....not a title track.
Update :- The Chorus hit a lot harder now. I don't find the distortion that much grating now....it's nice. Half time still doesn't work that well, but it's improved.
What do y'all think?