“Les boites” is a recently released single by Belgian punk rock group BAÏKI. It’s a song that explains how our lives are boxed in and molded since the day we’re born, no matter if we’re talking about education, profession, or any other aspect of life. It dives deep into how the system shapes us for their cause, leaving our ambitions aside. Soundwise, BAÏKI is not another ordinary punk rock group. Quite the contrary, their music maybe explores the fundamentals of punk rock, but they have so much more to offer. Therefore, “Les boites” is a true representative of what this band is all about. You’ll notice how elements of alternative, garage, indie, and pop punk found their way into this fine piece of sonic artistry. Of course, the band used these additional elements as more than necessary enhancements, accentuations, decorations, and other details that uplift this track on an entirely new level, while they remain loyal to the primary sonic direction.
These experimentations resulted in a catchy, modern, energetic, cheerful punk rock song with a very important message. BAÏKI are blending all these qualities like such pros, leaving no room for mistakes. Of course, intelligent lyricism and exceptional vocal performance play significant roles here, as the group strongly focuses on delivering the message about the world we’re living in. You’ll notice how lead vocal performance and singalongs bring that catchy, anthemic vibes, which are one of the main characteristics of modern punk rock music. The group paid a lot of attention while assembling harmonies, melodies, chord progressions, and riffs. The guitars shape the ambiance, while the powerful rhythm section built upon equally complex, vividly hearable, warm-sounding basslines, and outstanding drumming based on energetic, well-accentuated beats, breaks, fills, and other percussive acrobatics contribute with heaviness, depth, clarity, groove, and pace.
They undoubtedly thought about structure, as the entire song has many catchy moments where their lyrics, vocal, and instrumental performances shine through. Another thing that will catch your attention is how they gradually introduce more instrumentations with every verse. It’s such a nice touch that offers a bit of diversity in every segment of the song. With such a wisely constructed collection of best elements borrowed from modern punk rock, pop-punk, garage, alternative, and indie, “Les boites” will appeal to any socially conscious punk rocker. The single is available on all streaming platforms.
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