Other People's Animals - Reason To Fear Me
Alternative/Alt. Rock, Psychedelic Swank
Nevada, United States
Overall Impression: Channeling the ethos of a generation subjected to needless classification, Other People's Animals buck against conventionally phobic gender constraints with their Psychedelic Alt. Rock single "Reason To Fear Me"! Percussive elements of Industrial Electronica mingle with darkly inviting guitar riffs to form a sonically sparse but seriously impactful instrumental soundscape - perfectly framing Carbon & KC's lyrical examination of fear-based attention towards non-binary human beings.
Strongest Point(s): From start to finish, "Reason To Fear Me" comes across as fully and artistically intentional! Every instrumental tone and atmospheric effect enhances the auditory environment to the fuller impact of the song's lyrical content - which bears a depth of design in and of itself. The chorus hook of "When you she me, you don't see me; when you he me, you don't hear me you wanna be me and be near me" brilliantly distills the angst of the situation and grants significant weight to the title line that follows: "Caught you lookin' for a reason to fear me." Combined with the purposeful and passionate sound design of moments like the creeping guitar entrance at 1:20, "Reason To Fear Me" brings a stylistic character that commands listener attention and demands to be remembered.
Target Audience Appeal: Listeners with a love for the swimming soundscapes and stylistic deliveries of Alternative, Psychedelic Rock will find the flavorful tones of Other People's Animals to be just what they're after - while the lyrical content and essential message of "Reason To Fear Me" offers an anthemic counterpoint to the angles and attitudes that currently serve as status quo. Rugged and refined, "Reason To Fear Me" is a call to understanding, serving as a promising development from Carbon & KC and standing as a bold gateway into the creative efforts of Other People's Animals!
Artist target suggestions: Barns Courtney, Bohnes, Watt White, Dorothy, A Perfect Circle, Cage The Elephant, The Vines, 7Horse, DJ Shadow, Queens Of The Stone Age, The Heavy, KONGOS, The White Stripes, The Raconteurs, Broken Bells, The Arcs, Cold War Kids, TV On The Radio
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About the Reviewer:
Jon Wright is a trained multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and music educator with nearly twenty years of experience in the field. Working with musicians and their individual sounds is his passion and profession, and he strives to interact with and understand every aspect of the production process - from theory and songwriting to recording and mastering. He continues to teach students of all ages and is currently collaborating with artists across a wide variety of genres.