โAnimalโ by Backstrom offers a captivating exploration of the animal that resides within every human being.
The song unfolds with a violin, setting a contemplative and atmospheric tone. As the music gradually builds, the storytelling vocals take center stage, delivering a narrative reflecting on our primal nature. As the song progresses, the dreamy chiming of the guitar is slowly accompanied by the grounded, steady drumming, mirroring the hidden animal within that emerges at a certain point in time. The music evolves, as does the narrative.
The lead male vocals, characterized by their deep and thick quality, are complemented by the presence of a high and young female voice backing it up and creating a contrasting yet harmonious blend and balance. This vocal interplay emphasizes the message of the song and shows us the inner dichotomy between the wild and the restrained.
In terms of influences, Backstrom draws inspiration from artists like Leonard Cohen, who is renowned for his vocal storytelling and Mark Lanegan. This eclectic mix of influences contributes to the unique character of โAnimal,โ which manages to carve its own space within the broader musical landscape.
The lyrics delve into the duality of human nature, portraying the struggle between the external facade and the untamed instincts lurking within. Lines like โSmile to hide away your fangsโ and โYou are just one urge away till you can be unleashedโ capture the essence of this internal conflict. The repeated refrain โThe animal that you have always beenโ is a powerful reminder of the inherent nature that cannot be escaped or denied.
Listen to โAnimalโ by Backstrom to feel the tension between the veneer of civility over your untamed nakedness.
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Review By: Naomi Joan