Cassyette
This World Fucking Sucks
23 Recordings
Hailing from Chelmsford, Essex, Cassyette delivers a blistering debut album with ‘This World Fucking Sucks’ – a bold, unapologetic exploration of the complexities and disillusionment of modern life. Blending a dynamic fusion of rock, synth, and pop, Cassyette crafts a soundscape that is both sonically captivating and lyrically potent.
From the very first track, the album sets an ominous dystopian tone. The titular song ‘This World Fucking Sucks’ gives us an insight into Cassyette’s powerful vocals, rising above a synth-bass introduction before gradually building to set the scene for the rest of the album.
‘Go!’ inspires hope amidst the powerful scores around it, a siren blaring through thunderous guitars that lead you into the album’s second half.
Cassyette showcases her remarkable versatility throughout the record, seamlessly transitioning between raw vulnerability and infectious hooks with sounds like Lady Gaga and Evanescence. Her ability to blend the gritty sounds of alternative rock with more pop-leaning sensibilities creates a captivating sonic tapestry that keeps you listening, eager to hear the next piece of her elaborate puzzle.
‘Degenerette Nation’ and ‘Sex Metal’ sound strait out of a nightclub from a dystopian future, think a futuristic rave sat in the Blade Runner universe – a stark contrast from the rest of album which leads more to fervently captivating lyrics and gritty musical ensembles.
Her raw, poignant honesty shines through, creating a sense of catharsis for those who have walked similar paths. The juxtaposition of the album’s memorable melodies and angst-ridden lyrics is a testament to Cassyette’s songwriting prowess, drawing the listener in with ear-catching tunes and relatable emotional resonance.
‘When She Told Me’ offers another intense moment of vulnerability, laying everything down for a few minutes. The mixture of angsty riffs, synth melodies, and pop hooks keeps you guessing and takes you on a whirlwind ride through her world.
Cassyette’s debut is a total trip, with the whole album sounding so fresh and engaging, and it definitely does not suck!
Review By Rebecca Bush