Song Review - Wicked Envy - Frantic

Written By MONIKA SMITH

REVIEW BY: JADE GUIDA

Sydney local Alt-Rock band Wicked Envy have unleashed the chaotic exhilarating anthem that is Frantic.

This is a statement piece. The high energy number is a nod to punk, hard rock with a little grunge littered throughout. Compared to the bands previous single, It’s Been A Longtime this track is heavy. I mean, it’s freight train filled with gold heavy by comparison, both pleasant and unexpected. Frantic is an outburst in all its blistering guitar solo glory.

With Commanding vocals delivered in a way that is enchanting, hypnotic, and downright captivating.

The vocals in this track are a standout, emotive hard rock vocals, catchy lyricism, and an intricate link between the two. What more could you ask for in a hard rock release?

Like its name, the song does feel frantic maybe even a little chaotic. With its fast paced, you don’t really have time to stop- the song is a whirlwind. This song feels like an appetizer, incredibly tasty but ends too soon. For a single release, Frantic is everything you could ask for and more than you would hope for, perfectly exemplifying the group’s influences while cleanly etching out what makes Wicked Envy so unique in the modern Alt music scene.

Upcoming Shows:

Sunday 27th February Double Headliner, Supporting The Witching Hour & Starcrazy At The Crowbar, is gonna be Massive.

This is the only show confirmed at this present time.

WICKED ENVY
Sydney Alt-Rockers Release Their Audacious New Single 'Frantic'

Sydney Alt-Rockers Wicked Envy are back with another high-octane anthem 'Frantic'. 'Frantic' is an eruption of rock peppered with blistering solos, commanding vocals and chant-along chorus that will guide your memory straight to a time when grunge changed music forever.

This audacious new release shapeshifts between punk, hard rock and grunge genres to serve up a delightfully sinister concoction that will leave you craving more! Vocalist Des Hancock delivers infectious melodies and addictive hooks that cut through the crushing heaviness with shards of explosive power. Showcasing the group's heavier side, 'Frantic' exudes an everything-up-to-eleven attitude, whilst exploring the innate need to let go of all inhibitions and scream out the frustrations caused by the chaotic and unpredictable nature of life.

Hancock speaks on the new single "We delved into our heavy metal influences for this tune, you can expect tremolo-picked solos, aggressive drum and bass grooves and palm-muted verses. The Vocal Style for Frantic is very Punchy, Forth Coming and Aggressive to match the High Energy & Heavy Form of the song itself. My Vocals are very different from previous tracks I’ve performed, with a Chant, Shouting like feel, getting the crowd amped up and ready for a night of Chaos. The perfect track to vent and scream out all the hostility from the day. Simple lyrics, so the audience can participate and feel involved"

Incorporating influences such as Halestorm & The Pretty Reckless, Wicked Envy have started making waves in the Australian Music Industry. Coming off a successful release of their debut single 'It's Been A Long Time' which saw them sell out East Coast Shows and garner global coverage, fans can expect to throw their fists in the air and headbang along to the group's latest tune!

Credits:

Produced/Mixed/Mastered By Clayton Segelov at The Brain Recording Studios, Sydney

Engineered By Angie Watson
Cover Art by Desiree Hancock
Photography By Amy McIntosh & Nikil Autar
Lyric Video by Tantrik Creations.

MONIKA SMITH https://www.rawinginthepitmedia.com
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