Anthem for the Quirky Outsider
Feral Conservatives’ Better Lives was released earlier this month and the mix of solid lyrics, a nice voice and soft rock vibes gives the listener a treat for listening.
The album has a slow start to it, with the first track being only 41 seconds long and feeling slightly superfluous in the sense that it doesn’t exactly fit. It sounds like it is being set up as an intro to the album, but doesn’t end up building up to anything. Instead, it ends abruptly and then the second track starts playing. “Anymore” is the second track, which is a completely different pace than the opening track, but it does have some solid lyricism to it. The entire message of the song is one that anyone could relate to at some point in their lives, which always makes for an overall solid track.
The album really starts to pick up by the third track on the album, “Five Guys.” The guitar work on this track isn’t anything too crazy in the sense of style, but it still stands out on the album. It is reminiscent of older garage bands in the style and it adds to the character of the track as a whole.
“Eyes Open” comes a little later on the album, but stands out due to the more upbeat feeling offered in the beginning of the track. What makes it such a strong track is that about halfway through the song, the tempo changes quite a bit, which keeps listeners on their toes. The slower part of the song offers an opportunity for the vocals to really be showcased.
The use of the ukulele in the next track “Cat Song,” along with the endearing lyrics about her cat, makes this track one of the sweetest ones on the album. It seems like a song about someone’s cat wouldn’t be taken seriously, but due to the quirkiness of it, this is one of the most stand-out songs on the entire album. It does a good job of summing up the unique quirks that makeup Feral Conservatives.
The next noteworthy track on the album is “One More Chance” due to its more aggressive (for Feral Conservatives) vibe that it brings to the table. Yet again, the lyrics are incredibly relatable for listeners, making it a strong track already. Along with that, all of the instruments throughout the song are really giving it their all. It is almost a ballad for the over-thinker that might feel like they are always messing things up.
Through and through, Better Lives is the perfect album for the quirky outsider that might be looking for someone to relate to.
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