Song Review – Tightwire “Bad Things” from the album Head Full of Snakes

I have long liked a band that can get to the point, deliver a power-punching song and then get out gracefully.  I suppose that harkens back to the early days of my music listening which included the early Clash records and a bunch of groups in a similar vein.  The Clash got through “White Riot” and “What’s My Name” in under two minutes apiece and that to me was spectacular songwriting.  Here we have Tightwire who I have liked for several years for the same reason…I do not think they have ever written a song that hits the three minute mark.   I also think that the addition of Noelle Stolp has really worked to fill out the sound of this epic band.  

“Bad Things” jumps right off with some pummeling drums and a nice guitar overlaying a twangy melody line.  It fills out nicely once the vocals start with their usual sing-along pop-punk style working well and supported with a heavy bass line that give this track a booming background feel.  There are a couple of nice breaks in the sound along the way that fit right in…and they are out in just under two minutes…awesome! 

You can check out more of the music and information on the Bandcamp page https://tightwirempls.bandcamp.com/album/head-full-of-snakes

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