Categories: REVIEWS

Metrophobia – Crazy

Crazy is the latest offering from the Swiss duo Metrophobia, and it is a mesmerizing adventure into a modern alternative sound. The track cleverly blends different musical genres like indie rock, alternative, grunge, classic rock and power pop, making their fine piece of sonic artistry an engaging listening experience. The song beautifully resonates with the vital elements of contemporary indie and alternative rock, but it also has a subtle touch of early to mid-nineties sound. While Crazy feels entirely fresh, it also has a slight tinge of nostalgia and a bit of throwback to the golden era of alternative rock. Therefore, the band incorporates modern elements into their sound while still retaining the spirit of classic alt-rock.

Right from the start, the listener is struck by the flawless rhythmic performance, setting the tone for the upcoming rush of pleasing sonic maneuvers that steadily build throughout the entire song. The catchy chord progressions and riffs include many memorable hooks interspersed throughout that help to keep the listener engaged. Metrophobia‘s experience, creativity, talent, skills, ideas, and musicianship are evident in the song. The vocals are immaculate, and the harmonies are spot on. Their combination of the lead and backing vocals brings a multidimensional quality to this number, adding a touch of complexity that is pleasing to the ear. The guitar work is intricate, with many excellent moments where the leads emphasize riffs while the smooth basslines provide more density and clarity. It’s also good to mention that the drums provide a strong foundation for the song’s overall rhythm but also decorate particular segments with many wisely implemented accentuations.

Photo courtesy of the band.

The lyrics are impactful, reflecting the complexities and pressure of modern times. Crazy explains what happens when life becomes unbearable and reason meets madness. It’s a relatable theme that impacts many nowadays, and while the lyrics might seem dark at times, Metrophobia keeps their music energetic, dynamic, and in the mood. Metrophobia also invested a lot of effort in production. The mixing and mastering are polished and crisp, making the track sound refined, and this modern production allows the band’s sound to shine through in all its glory. The dynamic range is perfect, providing a balanced sound without any parts overpowering each other. Metrophobia’s Crazy is a captivating and impressive single that showcases the band’s immense talent and proficiency. The band showcases all the tools of the trade to vividly depict luxurious sonic imagery that will convince even the pickiest fans of alternative and indie music to spin Crazy once again. This excellent song will end up on many playlists because it possesses all the vital qualities of these genres, and it will surely become your go-to track whenever you need flawlessly executed indie music. Crazy is available on all streaming platforms.

Djordje Miladinović

Hi, my name is Djordje and music is my passion. You'll probably find me at the gigs, in a local record store, distro or in front of my PC searching for some quality music to listen to. Do not hesitate to contact me. By becoming a Patron, you're keeping Thoughts Words Action alive. https://www.patreon.com/thoughtswordsaction

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