Stoke-On-Trent alternative rock quartet Camens returns with another fine piece of sonic artistry that will immediately grab your attention. “Sleep Patterns Repeating” is their fourth single this year, arriving as an appropriate continuation of “Lying Won’t Get You Anywhere,” “Confetti & Kalashnikovs” and “Cynical,” a collection of marvelous singles released previously. Soundwise, Camens follow an already paved path built upon the fundamentals of alternative rock sound decorated with many complementary elements. They incorporated all the vital ingredients of contemporary indie, nineties, and noughties rock music, so this song carries something for everyone. Still, the way these experienced musicians combine all these elements goes beyond comprehension. Their ability to break all the rules and shapeshift all the boundaries of alternative rock sound is vividly hearable in every vocal, sonic, and rhythmic maneuver presented in this composition. Also, perhaps they continuously experiment with all the sonic weaponry in their arsenal, but they also pay attention not to spoil their already paved sonic path. Anyone who even remotely tried to do so knows it’s a difficult task to achieve, so Camens is one of those rare bands who know how to do it right and remain at the top of the game.
Like all the previous Camens’ tracks, “Sleep Patterns Repeating” arrives with an astounding structure where all the carefully arranged segments carry brilliant ideas and marvelous orchestrations. Camens is one of those bands who also know how to implement every vocal harmony, sonic maneuver, and rhythmic acrobatic in all the right places. Everything is so precise, with many tiny details, nuances, and accentuations shining in every section of the song. Of course, the lead vocalist commands attention and guides the listener with his sincere, confident, powerful vocal performance. He expertly balances low, mid, and high notes, emphasizing all those marvelous guitar, bass, and drum works. In the meantime, the interplay between rhythm and lead guitar shapes a perfect backdrop that immensely helps all the vocal articulations to glow even brighter in the mix. You’ll instantly notice how tastefully assembled, well-defined, catchy chord progressions and riffs build the soundscape on one side, while the leads, themes, melodies, and harmonies provide a dosage of complexity on the other. The vocals and guitars match harmoniously, leaving the impression of a nearly cathartic listening experience.
This composition wouldn’t sound this good without an energetic rhythm section. You’ll hear how the low ends rage beneath all the guitar layers, offering more intricacies, power, and depth to an already complex song structure. In the meantime, the impressive drumming performance steers the groove and pace by sharing expertly arranged beats, breaks, fills, and other percussive maneuvers. There is no doubt that “Sleep Patterns Repeating” will immediately end up on your playlist. Camens went a step further with this one, proving that the alternative and indie rock music scene still has so much to offer to its fans. These folks are not joking around with their music, and you’ll notice that as soon as you press play. The single is available on all streaming platforms. Don’t miss it!
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