Singles round up V1.2
More of the latest singles that have caught the ear here at Devolution HQ
Sabaton – The Unkillable Soldier
Telling the story of Adrian Carton De Wiart ‘The Unkillable Soldier’ examines mans often obsessive fondness for conflict. Over the course of four wars in six decades, Adrian Carton De Wiart proved himself to be the most unkillable soldier of all time. The Belgian-born British Army Officer survived several plane crashes, lost an eye and a hand and sustained eleven grievous injuries. Sabaton set this true life tale to a typically robust sound track. It’s a good precursor of what to expect on new album The War To End All Wars due out in March 2022.
Nxb0dies – Comatose
Led by Irish punkette Freda Conlon this debut single hits the spot in so many ways. It’s got a warm melody driven heart that partly disguises a slightly deranged soul. Openly radio friendly (expect the album when it arrives to be much much heavier) ‘Comatose’ is a swirl of Garbage pop rock and Kim Deal at her most edgy. The vocals are sweet, mildly unnerving but also steely strong. Remember ‘Stay’ and Siobahn Fahey’s delicious performance on that song – and video. That’s the level that Conlon manages here. Based on this one song Nxb0dies could be 2022’s dark horses.
The Kut – Satellite
Taking the tempo down this time around are The Kut with their latest offering Satellite. It’s a stripped back affair that shows off singer Maha’s voice to a tee. You get a suitably understated guitar solo too which catches the mood perfectly. ‘Satellite’ cleverly doesn’t allow itself to go down the full power ballad route. It’s a brave and ultimately fruitful move which gives this song real appeal and makes it truly memorable. Once again The Kut have delivered quality and originality.
VR Sex – Walk Of Fame
Looking at the stars honoured on Hollywood’s Walk Of Fame and how we build up our icons and then often forget them is the theme of this slick acid punk number from LA’s VR Sex. Likening modern day public figures to religious avatars and deities is not new but VR Sex twist this rhetoric into a view seen through the city of angels underbelly. It’s a spaced out, scuzzed up and highly entertaining song that sits in the slow burner category. ‘Walk Of Fame’ is a commentary that fits for almost any society. It’s a song you can’t ignore.
Reviews by Gary Trueman