
Lazywallโs new EP โTighalineโ is a thunderous, soul-punching blend of Moroccan identity and Western rock muscle that shatters boundaries. From the first note, the band roars with Arabic lyrics, traditional scales, and drop-D alt-rock riffs and becomes a political and emotional statement, an uncompromising shout from the margins. The bandโs unique positioning as Moroccan artists rooted in Western rock tradition gives Tighaline an arresting edge, balancing the personal and the political with explosive energy and poetic precision.
Opening track โMadaherโ sets the tone with grinding guitars and churning tension, as the vocals arrive fierce and urgent, like a storm caught in a throat. The fire in every grain of the singerโs voice as he declares heโs not afraid, confronts false appearances and societal rot. Itโs an anthem of defiance, carried by sharp riffs and tightly wound drums that echo with restrained fury.
โInvincibleโ moves like a slow-burning fire, opening with a mournful build before erupting into emotional catharsis. The vocals shift from weary to wild, pulling the listener through the ache of betrayal and self-realization. The song rides a moody, climbing riff that makes each line feel earned and essential, proving that feeling invincible can come at a steep, emotional cost.
โRealityโ is tender and haunted, veering between shimmering clean guitar tones and fuzzed-out distortion. The vocalistโs delivery becomes trailing and intimate, unspooling the pain of past hopes and illusions.
The final track, โLoumni,โ brings in more exotic instrumentation, a lush intro blooming with acoustic flourishes before crashing into buzzing guitars and thumping drums. The vocals here are soaring, aching, and mournful, as if searching for answers in the ruins of blame. Itโs the perfect closer to an EP that doesnโt flinch in its storytelling or sound.
If you like what you hear about Moroccan rock, listen to โTighalineโ by Lazywall.
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Review by: Naomi Joan