Im sorry Destra you know Youre my #1 But sadly I feel More Inclined to review the Underdog who is even more Underdog to You. But Talented non the less....
So On to the Review
When I first hear this song I didn't know who was singing it i thought Hmm it didn't sound as powerful as the other voices iv'e heard, and after a few seconds of listening i realized "wait nuh" that unified background vocal sounding very "Imij & company-ish" I soon realized my suspicion was correct but even more surprised to Realize That Michelle Xavier was the lead vocal.. Wow she's certainly stepping away from the background.
So now ah open meh ears and listen a little more attentively to the nuances of this song. and i must say listening 5 times to a song and picking it apart is Very Difficult and im glad i did because usually we take for granted a lot of what we listen to.
First off the Intro and Opening Lyrics create a really sublime mood which is mirrored in the words "Do You feel de Pressure building Up" it really sets the tone for the song with the subtle harmonious vocals which the lead vocalist interjects and punches trough to give you a sense of disrupting the calm of the pressure building. at at the end culmination in a synchronous jarring "Hurr", which ushers in the chorus that exude the "Fetting For Days and Night " etc. (listen to the Link)
The progression of the song tend toward a typical soca a-la Destra very Pop-ish , with enough varying lyrics describing the experience and scenario of fetting For Days, and at the same time encouraging the non fetters to desist from Blocking the fetters who seem to want to "fete for days"...?... Make sence.... It described many of the sentiment of the typical partying Trinidadian, Unity, Rag flags in the Sky etc Typical of the Carnival experience but generic in every sence of lyrics. But executed fairly well as the focus is not really Flags,rags etc. Is more the feeling of "fetting for days".
Rating | Description | |
Out of 5 | ||
3.5 | Lyrics Great Opening mood setting at the beginning, tends to get generically obvious with over done words, Rags Flags etc. | |
4 | Vocal Performance Backup singers have harmonious fills and support the lead. lead singer has been Help With a noticeable level of "Auto-tune" in the recordings. Bridge section has "exposed lead vocals" a which demonstrates the singers vocal ability. | |
4 | Musicality Great Drumming in the Background and keyboard playing the almost unnoticeable Brass like instrument. Far from the super-synthesized background music usually hear in a lot of Soca. You can actually notice there is live music in there. | |
3.5 | Replay Worthiness and lasting Appeal Sadly its a song lyrically locked into Carnival because of Heavy references to carnival , but ignoring the lyrics the emotion the Chorus "We Feteing for days" could give this song a life beyond Carnival. | |
3 | Originality Utilizing Background Vocals is nothing new but i really appreciate music that sets a tone. nothing ground breaking in originality. But original enough to set it apart from the Mundane and uninspired. | |
18 OVERALL | Big Chune!! | |
In my final analysis i have decided this song is a true representation of musicians Just By the mere Fact that the song follows a tried and true recipe of including a bridge ie" intro- chorus-verse-chorus-bridge-chorus". Nothing New or exciting is introduced in the Lyrics but i has its moments where you wanted to follow the instructions, but it fell a lil flat because of the lack of absolute moving power i.e Attitude in the lead vocalist voice. Playing this song in the Correct Forum I.e the Road on carnival day would present a different Scenario as when it is amplified, the Emotion and Expression would Present itself in a different way.
I'm glad to hear this offering From Michelle and Imij & Co. Fetting For Days is a Great Hit and defiantly Not a miss.
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