Alex Von Z - Life's Addiction (song review) |self-released, Life's Addiction EP, 2012| 4/5
American musician, Alex Von Z belongs to this group of creative Indies
who know well, how to draw and prolong fans’ interest. He seems to
utilize the new music business model. The year of 2012 looked especially
fruitful judging by his discography - Implicate Order EP was released in October and Life's Addiction EP two months later. The newest release includes 3 brand new songs and "Life's Addiction" opens the tracklist.
"Life's Addiction" begins with a drumbeat, dictating the rhythm and
preparing the way for some classic hard rock sounding guitar riffs. Bass
joins next, cooperating very well. Yet it’s the guitars that are the
most vital instruments in this song. You can hear a bit of soloing as
well as extended high-note bridges and fills. The core arrangement of
this track is repetitive and easy to listen to, but the layers create a
composition with 'hit' potential. That being said, it may be a good idea
if Alex looked up a suitable TV ad placement or some radio airplay
opportunities for the track. His vocals keep up with punk or alt-rock
styles and fill the arrangements tightly.
My only complaint applies to a dead drumbeat that sticks out too much in
parts of the song. Although, it may not be such a bad thing since other
bands I’ve heard have utilized this technique as well.
When it comes to lyrics, "Life's Addiction" speaks of people's
compulsive desires and addictions which can be either innocent or life
threatening. Alex lists such obsessions as workaholism, video-gaming,
Internet and virtual reality, television, sex, stimulants. Also,
addictions to pain, gambling, dieting and plastic surgery that mirrors a
modern yet unnecessary rush for an ideal beauty. Not only can these
dependencies drown an individual but maniacal behaviors can also ruin
friendships and families. How to overcome these issues? Let's say
wisdom, awakening and will-power could be helpful, just as much as
therapy though art and sound... That’s if the music doesn't push an
addict into yet another, music-related obsession.
(Katarzyna 'NINa' Górnisiewicz, Fabryka Music Magazine, February 25th, 2013. Proofreading: SanDeE)
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Reviewed by Fabryka Music Magazine