"the colours burst, fades into grey, there’s that familiar feeling..."
I had an odd experience when listening to "Disappointment Enthusiast" (great title) by London alt rock / noise rock threesome Occupants. Amid the utterly annihilating assault of thrashing drums, thick bass backbone and mayhemic guitar down strikes and caustic wailing vox I heard the track almost simultaneously at about half speed, done up acoustically (sort of MTV unplugged). I don't know why, maybe it is because of the super engaging vox with melodies with interesting shapes and guitar changes that feel both bad ass and beautifully sideways in spots. Those divergent elements sparked an interest in hearing it a different way as well as like this. To me that is the mark of a great song.
"Disappointment Enthusiast" is as the band's press notes state:
THE FACTS AS WE KNOW THEM - PRESS NOTES:
https://occupantsnoise.bandcamp.com/releases
https://twitter.com/Occupantsnoise
https://www.instagram.com/occupantsnoise/
https://soundcloud.com/occupantsnoise
Occupants are an alternative noise rock band founded in 2019, comprising of Michael D. Phillips (Vocals, guitar), Will Showler (Bass, Vocals) and Mark Slobodian (Drums)
Combining ferocious, panic driven rhythms with subtle textured harmonies and vocals layered with desperation and cynicism, Occupants are here to deliver immediate, honest music.
Their debut EP 'No Grace’ encapsulates urgency and action. Addressing themes of climate change, seclusion, mental health and substance abuse, the band draws upon not only poignant personal struggles but those of others around them and the world at large.
Occupants, punk, grunge, alternative rock, garage rock, NOISE rock, London, UK, "Disappointment Enthusiast", Their debut EP 'No Grace’,
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