Baby Strange release new track ‘Distance Yourself’
The Glaswegian trio and Far Out Favourites Baby Strange are at it again with another piece of snarling contemporary punk rock, full of amphetamine sweat and chipped, crooked teeth. They have released a luscious and ludicrous new track called ‘Distance Yourself’.
Bouncing with a sinister knowing, the creeping bass slowly makes its way to the stomping crescendo of a fairly pop-filled chorus—pop via the urine-soaked back alleys of Glasgee, of course.
This acts as a welcome relief from the otherwise darkened notes and bars frequented by this haunted and gaunt band.
A declaration of distrust runs throughout the track, however, drawing the line between us and them as the lyrics constantly declare ‘They’ as an omnipotent force of Big Brother proportions—one that must be destroyed.
Screeching guitar flowers in the dirty mud of bass and drums as the B-side movie glamour permeates every note.
The underworld seems a fun place with this punk-dabbled rock and roll, which is less aggressive than their last releases. Baby Strange is showing continued maturity of musicianship without losing its verve, an impressive feat we hope continues.
The track really hinges on the chorus, which softens an otherwise gruelling set of imagery that is doused in petrol and set alight by a match ignited on the rough stubble of a midnight warrior, and boy, oh boy, does it burn.
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