Arn-Identified Flying Objects and Alien Friends “Suck”
“Suck” was originally written for Redmoon. However, it becomes the beginning of Arn-Identified Flying Objects and Alien Friends’ solo project. Like most of Arn’s songs, the track finds its longing in a classic, retro style. It was initially envisioned as a retro disco pastiche, but classic rock and power pop found their footings in the track and became the electricity that fueled the entire design.
The two perspectives of “Suck” coexist harmoniously with nuance that sheds a new light during each listen. The track seems to have found a calling in the collective sound of the 60s and the 70s. Luscious soundscape and large, buzzing electric guitars are completed by the tireless, energy-splattering beats. Massive vocals and timeless melodies remind you of bands like The Beatles and The Beach Boy, and yes, “Suck” does gives out a surf rock vibe sometimes, but it’s only a hint.
From a completely different perspective, the song carries a strong modern sensation measured through an 80s disco delight. The multi-faceted track can’t really be pinned down to one genre or experience. It always intrigued you to come back and listen to it again, to examine the details that you have previously overlooked. “Suck” seems to respond accordingly to your mood.
It’s clear that Arn-Identified Flying Subject and Alien Friends has vast influences under his belt, which resulted in those fascinating discoveries that naturally emerged during his creative process. “Suck” is about selling out for material success and sometimes just to fit in and survive. The song touches base with the loneliness and fear of rejection that comes from the experience and appeals to a highly relatable situation that every adult could relate to.
It’s interesting to point out that “Suck” does have a relatively glamouring outlook with a classic 60s vibe. Unlike today’s expression, which sees everyone pouring out their hearts in an intimate and vulnerable settings, the last century’s classic rock n roll embraces a poised, whiskey-drenched impression that reflect on the past without dwelling on it. That’s the gist of “Suck.”
“Suck” belongs to Arn’s 17 Birds at Summer’s Gate. When you listen to the rest of the album, the trace of Nordic folk that remains subtly hidden in there also seems to surface. Despite the melancholy undertone, “Suck” appears in a familiar ray of sunshine that is rare to hear among more contemporary music. In a way, “Suck” is youthful and thriving, but in another way, it’s nostalgic and longing.
