SINGLE REVIEW: SOMBER DISTORTION “DEMAND”
The fuzzy distortion represents a chaotic world that constantly floats in between lo-fi and hi-fi. Somber Distortion’s angst-filled vocal cut through screaming, speaking, and singing with a slightly rolled up edge that gives “Demand” a very special feeling. Somber Distortion has a very unique, distinctive sound authentic to his aesthetic.
“Demand” tackles the bad state of the world and how sometimes people still refuse to see it. The constant fuzzy noise in a sense feels somehow familiar that it evokes a lonely, distant feeling where you start to resonate within so many different aspects. Extreme and melancholy confront each other in “Demand” yet towards the end, warmth evolves in a captivating melody that you wish could last forever.
As one of six tracks from Finland-based artist Somber Distortion’s EP Primitive Skill, “Demand” is like a micro-universe where one can get a taste of every aspect of the EP: the emotive, melancholy texture, nostalgic 80s and 90s rock sound, his characteristic vocal style, and the fuzzy distortion. Among the six tracks, “Demand” leans slightly towards the more extreme, edgy soundscape.