I usually don't connect my reviews in the same week,
but there is a notable contrast between today's band and yesterday's that feels
worth addressing.
Yesterday's band had videos for every song, yet
despite cosmetic changes there was a recurring theme of frenetic narcissism,
and disappointing lack of emotion.
Firstborn has one official video, for
"Incomplete". It is pretty low-key, but it is beautifully shot and
the images are in harmony with the song and its emotions. That alone is worth
appreciating.
Firstborn delivers emotionally. They list one of
their influences as Linkin Park. That makes sense given the combination of rock and pathos. Some songs
are fairly dramatic, but generally the emotions come through more naturally.
Firstborn is an alternative rock band from Borås, Sweden, but sings in
English. If I may bring in one more band for comparison, I remember that when
listening to A-ha lyrics (which I studied scrupulously), there was often a
poetry that I felt came from the language barrier. Despite being very different
lyrically, there is still some of that sense. They use different constructions
that make you stop and think about what they are saying more deeply.
Long story short: this is a good band. Worth
checking out.
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