With latest release “Vertigo” Suckerpunk’s talent as not only an artist, but as a writer is certified. The song is transcended beyond its separate elemental components to a cohesive musical masterpiece. The song begins at a fast tempo with a dreamlike melody; a bass coming in the background bringing it all together. In a self described “dancehall” track produced by Neilaworld’s Glasear, Suckerpunk shines.
Suckerpunk begins singing “My life’s just a game that I’m losing. Falling far far behind.” The lyrics of the song dissimilar from its upbeat tempo in a perfect contrast. The song slows down momentarily but is faster at Suckerpunk’s catchy repetition of “ you’re the only one I ever wanted”. Suckerpunk’s lyrical expertise is evident in this song, capable of provoking in the listener the same feelings Suckerpunk sings of, especially with lyrics such as: “Doing anything just to feel something. Leave me all alone with my assumptions.” At the end, Suckerpunk sings, “Take it or leave it baby. I think I found my other half. Mean it you meant it baby, I found out things I shouldn’t have”.
“Vertigo” is a particularly special song. Every crevice feels intentional, every word meaning something. The mark of an artist is in their ability to take a song beyond its original skeleton and create a spirit for it. With “Vertigo” Suckerpunk converts the song from sound to feeling.
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