A high octane, adrenaline pumping experience, Secret Episodes is as pure and emotional as it gets. From the title trackās dramatic opener to the emotive closer that is āSituational/Separationā, They Will Kill Us All rewards its listeners with a journey of sonic expressions that will surely bring joy and excitement to their hearts.
With thick layers of instrumentation fronted by trademark lush guitar lines, in-your-face vocals and a tender ear for sophisticated pop poignancy, They Will Kill Us All is able to present melodic hooks with urgant, driving rhythms. Coining their music as ānoise popā, the band manages to straddle the fine line between forward thinking music and mainstream mass appeal. All while crafting a tightly produced, hook-laden rock album appealing to indie and pop fans alike.
The album opens up with the dramatic title track āSecret Episodesā, evoking dreamy shoe gazing melodies coupled with bruising distortions and a pounding rhythm that showcases their deep British Indie influences. The dramatic then gives way to the infectious: first single āBright Lightsā is an obvious sing-along, proving that the band can deliver pop hooks with a gritty edge. Other influences bubble up as well: āCurtainsā evokes Suedeās fashionable melodic introspection but with killer strumming and tight rhythm. āMidnight Expressā is a dark, thrilling song that is takes its cue from The Secret Machineās pulsating drums fused with a hypnotizing lead that weaves in and out. āRunning into Spacesā is a definite joy of a song, leaving the listener wanting for more, as evident in their live shows whenever this song is performed. The closer āSituational/Separationā is arguable the best song of the whole lot. Written as a tribute, the song is a lush instrumental that evokes memories of a father longingly missed.
The debut effort sees the band putting in their effort to deliver their best. Recorded at four different studios spread over a time period of eight months, every effort was taken with care and deliberation to ensure that the right sound and emotion is manifested in the music. The final touches of magic were done in West West Side Music, NY under the watchful eyes of mastering guru Alan Douches (Mastodon, Ben Folds Five, Rapture)
Here is an album that offers plenty of optimism and energy. This is the album you always crave after the dark times seem to be setting in. This is the beginning of great things to come from They Will Kill Us All.
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They Will Kill Us All Lyrics
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Hope to love is all we have
We are believers
Need no retribution
Hope to love is all we have
There's something setting us apart
The sounds we hear are strange and sparse
The sirens the sirens
They beam your face
Undecided looks in your eyes
We're isolated
From conversations
A certain time is all we have
There's something setting us apart
The sounds we hear are strange and sparse
Keep stabbing on my heart
The sirens the sirens
They beam your face
Save yourselves tonight
The lyrics to "Sirens" by They Will Kill Us All seem to touch on themes of love, hope, and isolation in the face of uncertain times. The opening lines, "No synthesizers no satisfaction / Hope to love is all we have / We are believers / Need no retribution" set the tone for the song's overall mood - one of longing and searching for something more meaningful. The repeated line "Hope to love is all we have" reinforces this idea, suggesting that the only thing that can sustain us in difficult times is our capacity for love and belief.
The second verse delves further into the sense of disconnection and alienation that the song seems to be exploring. The singer seems to suggest that there is something that separates them from others - "There's something setting us apart / The sounds we hear are strange and sparse" - and that they are unable to connect with those around them. The repeated references to "the sirens" add an eerie, almost apocalyptic feel to the song, suggesting that the world is in chaos and that people are struggling to find meaning and connection amidst the chaos.
Overall, "Sirens" is a song that seems to reflect on the challenges of navigating difficult times, and the importance of finding hope and love in the face of uncertainty and upheaval.
Line by Line Meaning
No synthesizers no satisfaction
We don't rely on fancy technology to make us happy
Hope to love is all we have
Our only hope is to find love
We are believers
We have faith
Need no retribution
We don't seek revenge
There's something setting us apart
We feel different from others
The sounds we hear are strange and sparse
We hear unusual noises
The sirens the sirens
The warning alarms
They beam your face
They light up your expression
Undecided looks in your eyes
You seem unsure
We're isolated
We are alone
From conversations
We don't engage with others
A certain time is all we have
We are limited
Keep stabbing on my heart
I feel emotional pain
Save yourselves tonight
Protect yourselves from harm tonight
Contributed by Arianna L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@thisisisa88
everybody miss xfm rite...that was the only radio station i ever listened at past..well..good old times..
@zakwando
hampir lupa betapa smart nye MV ni. hands down, antara local MV paling smart.
@itsmekaoru7859
who still listening to this 2021 !
@illialia824
listen to TWKUA since i was 13 and now they're still the bomb (Y)
@ahpek5865
muzik sumpah sedap . tapi syg muzik mcm ni susah cari mkn kat Malaysia . salute y'all
@musehafiz92
dah tua dah aku..dgor lagu2 indie since 2006..mmg trigat zaman kanak2 dlu..lagu ni mmg mengingatkan nostalgia zaman indie baru nk up kt malaysia
@bagosetiawan
terdengar sesuatu yang berbeda dari band ini. hebat! i'm indonesian
@ayieColaage
Bfm 89.9 selalu jgk ON AIR malam minggu. Bawak kete dengar lagu ni layannnn sambil balut š
@WaffTheBrighton
2020 masih dengar lagi lagu ni. psychedelic eargasm beb lagu ni.
@Aimsys
lama menghilang band ni dlu slalu layan lagu running into spaces. ohh nostalgia bro