“We wrestle not with flesh and blood,
But principalities and powers.”
Originality and intrigue, conceptual depth and purpose, presented in a kind of hazy, nostalgic grunge softness initially, later evolving through heavy production and effects. vicesvices accesses the depths of our shared existence, with the bold and evocative heretic.
From personal struggles and longing to topical references of bombs dropping and the bigger questions about life, the lyrical complexity of heretic is balanced beautifully with the nostalgic and easy groove and melody at the forefront.
It’s an indie to pop-punk vocal, with a canned over production for that fuzzy, lo-fi appeal, and it captivates in the midst of these heavy ideas and increasingly heavy musical choices.
The final fifth of heretic offers an explosive electronic rock outro, an intense floor-filler escapism moment that’s both dark and immersive at volume. It wraps up the journey brilliantly, and leaves you keen to head back to further explore the extensive nature of this lyrical venture.
The second song in what vicesvices describes as the weapon series, heretic takes on the topic of religion, and draws upon personal experiences from childhood to adult life. It’s a personal yet relatable and profound listen, and the music just has that something hypnotic about it, to really give a sense of artistic originality and embrace that encourages you to stay tuned in until the end. The song also rewards you for doing so, with a superb crescendo of weight and passion to wrap things up on a memorable high.
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