Album Review
UniversalDice Releases “Slip Away”
UniversalDice’s latest single, “Slip Away,” unveils a lyrical tapestry rich with depth and nuance, inviting listeners to delve into themes of existence, love, and mortality. Crafted by songwriter and frontman Gerry Dantone, these lyrics serve as the beating heart of the band’s musical journey, challenging conventions and prompting introspection.
The opening stanza sets the tone for the introspective journey ahead, with imagery evocative of dawn breaking and the fleeting passage of time. “Wake, for morning’s flung the stone / That put the stars to flight,” beckons the listener to awaken to the transient beauty of existence, reminding us that each day is a precious gift to be cherished.
As the song unfolds, Dantone’s lyrical prowess shines through, weaving a narrative that oscillates between moments of profound melancholy and fleeting euphoria. Lines such as “How sad a heart that cannot ache / Is never drunk with love” resonate with a raw emotional intensity, underscoring the inherent vulnerability of the human experience.
Throughout “Slip Away,” Dantone’s lyricism transcends mere words, offering a poignant meditation on the nature of life and death. The refrain, “Don’t let life slip away,” serves as a rallying cry to seize the moment and embrace the full spectrum of human emotion, even in the face of uncertainty and impermanence.
But it’s not just existential musings that define the lyrical landscape of “Slip Away.” The song also delves into the complexities of love and connection, exploring the transformative power of human relationships amidst the vastness of the universe. “Can you feel the blinding light / That warms us from above?” Dantone asks, juxtaposing the cosmic with the deeply personal in a poignant reflection on the enduring power of love.
One of the most striking aspects of Dantone’s lyricism is its ability to transcend the boundaries of the individual self, offering a universal message that resonates with listeners across cultures and generations. Themes of mortality and meaning permeate the song, reminding us of the interconnectedness of all living beings and the importance of living authentically in the face of uncertainty.
Musically, “Slip Away” serves as the perfect vehicle for Dantone’s lyrical exploration, with its soaring melodies and dynamic instrumentation complementing the emotional depth of the lyrics. The song’s gradual crescendo mirrors the ebb and flow of life itself, building to a climax that is both cathartic and transformative.
“Slip Away” stands as a testament to UniversalDice’s commitment to crafting music that challenges the status quo and prompts reflection. Gerry Dantone’s lyrical prowess shines through, offering a poignant meditation on life, love, and the human condition. As the song fades into the ether, we are left with a lingering sense of wonder and awe, reminded of the beauty and fragility of existence.
Patrick Orr
Album Review
Saint Escape sets the past on fire with latest release “Look At What You Made”
Saint Escape isn’t here to reconcile the past, they’re here to torch it. Now, with the release of their new single “Look At What You Made,” Saint Escape have unleashed a punishing, nu-metal-infused anthem that just sounds like an equal measure of reckoning and release. It is loud, confrontational, and honest, exactly what a purging rock record should be.
Produced and mixed by Joe Rickard, Starset, Three Days Grace, Breaking Benjamin, the track delivers a tight punch that fuses wild aggression and arena-sized power. “Look At What You Made” doesn’t stop. Rickard’s slick production redoubles Saint Escape’s raw edge rather than sanding it down, and the song takes on a huge, modern rock sound without losing its bite.
“Look At What You Made” is a primal response to toxic authority figures, the kind who kept order through fear, misinformation, and control, and knew where best to leave emotional scars. On “Look At What You Made,” the anger boiling beneath the surface becomes something purposeful, an anthem for anyone who’s been moulded by manipulation and left in its wake. The effect is communal shake-off, a determination not to be shaped by the past.
And lead vocalist Matt Cox provides a threatening, buffed clean vocal performance, of sorts as well, one that’s heavy with anger and determination. There is rage here, but also clarity, a sense that this is less about revenge than about reclaiming autonomy. As Cox puts it, the song is a purge, a reminder that the future belongs to those willing to to take it back. “Look At What You Made” is a testament to strength and newfound independence, it’s further evidence that Saint Escape are bleeding their past into something louder, stranger, and harder to ignore.
Album Review
Big O redefines artistic evolution with “When it’s Not Said, But Done” album
Big O’s “When it’s Not Said, But Done” is a whisper of transformation narrated through rhythm, texture, and space. Across its fifteen tracks, spanning just under forty-seven minutes, Big O sacrifices flash for feeling and ego for essence.
The production feels like an artist who has finally quit chasing something external and is instead listening inward. The flow of the album is methodical but organic, with each track leading into the other as if they were diary entries. On “Free Spirit,” Big O creates a soundscape that embodies freedom in action, with rhythms that propel you forward. It’s one of those rare songs that can be at once contemplative and propulsive, with a slow revelation. And also, “New Found Joy” is an anthem for rebirth.
Big O’s production vision here is sweeping and cinematic, but also intimate. The presence of live musicians gives an organic texture. Jeronimo G’s xylophone on track nine tolls like an intimate conversation, while IB Delight’s saxophone on track ten blows satisfying warmth and longing into the mix. These collaborative moments are the crucial parts of Big O’s unfolding language.
Every choice, from the minimal artwork by Andriyan Robby to the in-house mixing and mastering by Big O himself, is consistent with the album’s spirit of transformational thought. In “When it’s Not Said, But Done,” Big O has created a statement on silent courage. It is an album for those who know that, in reality, real change does not need to be shouted from the mountaintops, but only heard, felt, and lived.
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