Souls Worn Thin - Kill Your T.V.
Alternative/Alt. Rock, Punk, Grunge
Washington, United States
Overall Impression: Blistering performances combine with a brilliantly unapologetic attitude in this high-octane pop-punk rocker by "Souls Worn Thin" who have conjured up a lyrically charged and socially satirical anthem for the modern generation to sink their teeth into. "Kill Your T.V." is an excellent piece of songwriting that highlights the best of what the punk genre has to offer and offers an authentic and wholly honest experience that was a joy to listen to, and being a fan of the genre myself, it's great to hear newer bands continuing to push the genre forward. Great work!
Strongest Point(s): Not only are the performances very strong, but the combined energy of the performances help give the track its sense of immediacy and purpose. This feels very much like a live performance and as a result, the performances are that bit more engaging and gloriously bombastic in nature, which is exactly what's needed for an attention-grabbing pop-punk rocker such as this. The more subdued interlude that begins from around 2:37 works extremely well and creates a great amount of contrast when compared to the more intense sections that surround it. Not only is a strong sense of ambiance achieved with the stripped-back instrumentation and reverb-laden lead guitar, but the wider feeling of space makes the climactic build-up leading back into the chorus even more impactful and attention-grabbing. It's also worth noting that whilst the mix is solid and ensures each and every element of the track is clearly heard and distinct from one another, there is a certain rawness to the production which fits the style of the song perfectly and aligns with the punk aesthetic perfectly.
Target Audience Appeal: This is definitely one for pop-punk lovers. With its strong performances and solid songwriting, lovers of the genre will find themselves undoubtedly connecting strongly with "Kill Your T.V."
Artist target suggestions: A Day To Remember, Green Day, Jimmy Eat World, The Offspring, New Found Glory, Good Charlotte, Rise Against, blink-182, Simple Plan, Paramore, We The Kings, Sum 41, Mayday Parade, AFI
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About the Reviewer:
Andre Avanessian is a freelance session musician, composer, and sound engineer based in the U.K. Having studied music production and composition at a degree level, he has taken his passion for all things audio-related to a level that has allowed him to become both a competent musician and performer. Being a self-confessed "Guitar Nerd" Andre has been continually studying the guitar, as well as teaching it, helping students both learn the instrument, develop their songwriting, and how to become proficient in home recording.