Herd of Us - (Do You) See Me
Rock, Alt. Rock
California, U.S.
Overall Impression: Managing to perfectly blend the worlds of both classic and alternative rock styles together to dazzling effect. Herd of Us' thoroughly anthemic "Do You) See Me" offers up a smorgasbord of delightfully crunchy riffwork, memorable singalong lyrics, and an irrefutably relatable central theme that I think we can all strongly resonate with. "(Do You) See Me" emerges as a breath of fresh air—an exuberant and lighthearted exploration of the intricate maze of human relationships and between its energy-fueled performances and catchy writing, it manages to whisk up an undeniable air of fun despite the themes it explores, making for a track that bears both a sense of purpose and an upbeat sense of character.
Strongest Point(s): Opening with the irresistible sound of overdriven rhythm guitar and smooth lead hooks, the listener's attention is instantly grabbed. It's the type of opening that harkens back to the golden age of classic rock, conjuring memories of long-haired rock heroes and carefree abandon. Lyrically, "(Do You) See Me" is a delightful tapestry of emotions, painted with a palette of vivid imagery and clever wordplay. The verses read like snapshots from the singer's own experiences, capturing the quirks and idiosyncrasies of human interaction with a level of lightheartedness that proves both easily accessible and easy to engage with. The chorus is an infectious earworm that's impossible not to sing along with, and thanks to the excellent vocal performance, they're given the vigor needed to jump out and reel in the listener further. Brilliantly written, impeccably performed, and doused in character, this is a great piece of writing that proves to be both thoroughly replayable and undeniably memorable.
Target Audience Appeal: (Do You) See Me is a great piece of alternative rock songwriting and I'm sure it will go down well with fans of the genre.
Artist target suggestions: Violent Femmes, Mudhoney, Soul Asylum, Weezer, The Replacements, The Breeders, Toadies, The Vaselines, Frank Black, Donosaur Jr., The Lemonheads
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About the Reviewer:
Andre Avanessian is a freelance session guitarist, 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 learn the instrument, develop their songwriting, and become proficient in home recording.