Aberdonian trio are back with a bang as they explore human vulnerability in their new studio single.
Heavy Bass lines, emotional lyrics and rhythmically intense guitar riffs, what more could you want from Aberdeen’s resident emos PALEJOY, as they release their 4th single Max Payne Au Chocolat.
Hooking you from the beginning with an incredible bass introduction before throwing you straight into heavy striking guitar riffs paired with emotional lyrics of betrayal and mental burdens, I don’t know how you could not fall in love what Jamie, Dale and Kieran have created with this 90’s sounding grunge banger.
Consisting of members from Broadsea and Alkanes, the Aberdonian trio pull from personal experiences to create vulnerable, deep lyrics paired with sonically moving chord progressions to create a tune that slaps you in the face from start to finish, who fans of Jimmy Eat World and The Smashing Pumpkins can go back in time to the years of ‘Static Prevails’ and ‘Siamese Dreams’, because who said “what is lost can never be saved”?
Recorded by Ewan Simpson, and mixed and mastered by Mark Morrow, Max Payne Au Chocolat, emphasises grunge panning to create a strong central presence for the vocal and bass while still creating an overall spaciousness highlighting the distorted guitars and intense drums. The vocals create an overall melancholy feeling the song, contrasting the intensity of the instruments, creating a sound that’s recognisable amongst grunge and rock fans.
Listen, I’m a sucker for an intense bass line and I can see little me dancing away to my ‘Dad Rock’ playlist on a Sunday screaming of heartache right along with them. PALEJOY hit every mark for emo-at-heart adults like me with their distorted instruments gripping and dragging you through the emotional turmoil as they describe the effect of co-dependency in relationships. What strikes me most within this is the relatability of the lyrics, describing the inner trauma as you take on a partner’s burdens as your own. The accessible yet still unique vulnerability allows for anyone to resonate, enhancing the dynamic intensity of the song. This paired with the powerful chorus, and metal-like backing vocal where anguishing sounding screams mimic the post chorus bridge lyrics.
Drink to numb the pain, Before I’m screaming out.
This serves to strengthen the message creating an overall moving, sonically strong rock song that’s hard not to love and scream right along with them.
Max Payne Au Chocolat is now an available to stream on all major streaming platforms, with an aesthetic, edgy music video to top it all off.
