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Singles of the Year - reviewed by Clint Boon, Gary Stringer of Reef, Jason Perry of A and Eliza Geirsdottir of Bellatrix

All that I needed, I never needed more

All of my questions were answers to my sins

I've been listening to some recommendations of "songs to listen when you're angry". Thought I'd share my impressions of them with you.

Ps.: this is PERSONAL OPINION, I'm not a professional. Just sharing random thoughts that I, a filthy amateur about music, had while listening to some songs.

1. "People = Shit", by Slipknot

This is an edgy (derogatorry) song. Like, it sound almost childish in its fury, like it's hurling insults at everything and everywhere. Well, not surprising, given the title.

I also do not enjoy the excessive use of gutural vocals. I like them as an accent, but not through the whole song; kinda makes them lose their appeal to me.

But I do like the instrumental part on this one.

It feels like a really angry song, but the anger is unfocused; there's a lot of angry words and phrases, but no connection between them.

Maybe it doesn't resonate with me because I don't feel much of this nihilistic teen rage. Nor did I ever feel it much.

Song: 6/10. Not bad.

Rage level: 6/10. Edgy nihilistic teenager. You don't know real rage yet.

2. "Killing in the Name", by Rage Against the Machine

Now, this one I like. Now you're speaking my language: focused rage directed at a system.

Funny how it's bold and some people still don't get it?

I love this vibe of a "religious imaginary" around the police's white supremacy. I mean, "Those who die (...) the chosen whites".

And the title... "killing in the name of..." who? They can't tell 'cause they don't know or 'cause they're not allowed? Cool shit.

Also, "Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me" is the closest the gringos have ever gotten to "Disparada", by Jair Rodrigues, which is god tier.

Song: 9/10

Rage level: 8.5/10

3. "So What", by Metallica

This was quite a fun song... until it turned to pedophilia and bestiality. I mean, it's cheeky, it has a nice guitar, sounds angry... and then it turns into something real close to a "funk proibidão" right there. Not cool.

Song: 4/10. Could be cool; you ruined it, though.

Rage level: 8/10. Cheeky, spiteful rage.

4. "Solway Firth", by Slipknot

I like how it starts all dark and then explodes in gutural vocals. Bothers me less than "People = Shit", but it's still too much gutural for me.

I like how it's also more focused in its rage. There's a sense of betrayal, something almost of a PTSD, that runs through it. I also like how the instrumental gives some pauses instead of going hard all the time.

Also, "And take great care to not take care of you" is stellar lyrics.

Song: 8/10

Rage level: 9/10.

5. "Nero Forte", by Slipknot

As you can see, I've been recommended a lot of Slipknot songs. Which makes sense for an angry playlist. Unfortunately, I'm quickly finding out that I do not vibe with them a lot.

This is chaotic teenage angst again. Less focused. I think I prefer songs with a build up, instead of the ones that go hard all the time.

But I do like the more "melodic" instrumentals in some parts.

Also, family rage, yeah, cool.

Song: 6/10