Bacchanal’s latest uncompromising brood comes in the form of ‘To Do Lust’, their second single of this year. Longman, Jefferson & Morris are driving their earworm guitar foundations into dark corners, bringing an intense production style and raw subject matter, exploring the collapse of an affair.
Beginning with surprising intimacy in a restrained guitar line, muted vocals and cautious drums, the band slowly burn brighter, unfolding fast as the drama and tension rise. The vocals feel more assertive and full of emotion, the guitars begin to roar, and distortion takes hold. Steadily expanding until the power explodes, it becomes heavier, more exposed. The outro acts as a reflective comedown, letting the listener breathe after the riot of the main track.
The band dives in, “The song captures the slow unravelling of an affair, with the protagonist accepting that while there will always be an undercurrent of lust between them, walking away is ultimately the healthiest choice for both. There’s a tension between desire and closure that runs throughout the lyrics.
The opening lines of verses one and two are delivered to resemble a telephone conversation, creating an intimate, almost voyeuristic feel, as if we’re overhearing a private exchange. The track was recorded in Woking in December, during a period where the colder atmosphere mirrored the emotional tone of the song.
The Farnham, Surrey, trio who bring together grunge, indie, prog and rock into a package laced with harmonics and bends. Last year, their debut album DIY Lobotomy was released, and their relentless live show pace has kept up since. Now they move into a new chapter.
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