Haha Hear Hear’s “Demons Don’t Sleep” is a dark, electric journey through the unsettling terrain of sleepless nights and inner turmoil. Recorded at Dublin’s Darklands Studio and created by Ruairí Connolly, a one-man band who played everything on the track apart from the drums, this song stands as a testament to his versatility. Meanwhile, the drums, played by producer Dan Doherty, bring a propulsive energy that pushes the song forward.
The song opens with eerie, synthesized sounds that immediately set a surreal, dreamlike atmosphere, perfectly matching the song’s theme of restless nights and intrusive thoughts. Once the drums hit, they land hard, providing a solid foundation for the electrifying guitar work that storms through the track.
Connolly’s vocal delivery is catchy and melodic, with a certain rawness that enhances the emotional weight of the lyrics. The driving, shrill guitar frequencies, combined with bustling drums and crashing cymbals, create a chaotic yet controlled soundscape, representing the frustration and anxiety that come with being unable to sleep.
Demons Don’t Sleep delves deep into the torment of sleep paralysis, recurring nightmares, and the sense of entrapment in one’s own mind. The bridge delivers a fuzzy, distorted guitar solo that intensifies the track’s chaotic feel, giving the listener a sonic representation of the mental noise that keeps the protagonist awake. The guitar work here is particularly notable for its shrill, driving sound, which mirrors the singer’s increasingly frenzied state of mind.
“Demons Don’t Sleep” is a haunting, well-crafted track that masterfully captures the anxiety and frustration of sleepless nights.
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Review by: Naomi Joan