Do or Die

I'm a long time Machine Head fan, and have realized how hit and miss this band can really be, especially with their release last year. But this track seems to deviate from that style instrumentally, given everything in this department is actually top notch, even in comparison to tracks from 'The Blackening'. The riffs and drum patterns sound closer to something from that album, and even a cross from 'The More Things Change', and the production is really clean. Even Robb's vocals sound impressive, with a lot of aggression present. But that's where the problems begin, because the lyrics are incredibly cringe-worthy.

I honestly don't know what Robb was thinking, with lyrics such as :

'I don't give a fuck about your stupid little scene
Reaction videos and all your pussy little memes'

It just makes no sense that he was able to write such brilliant lyrical content in earlier albums, but here, it just sounds like an edgy teenager who hates their parents, as well as people on the internet. Also, the chorus sounds like its a parody of Dope's 'Die MF Die'.

Overall, I like the direction the band's headed in musically, and I hope they release more with this as the core sound, minus the lyrical content. With Vogg being the new guitarist, there does seem to be some hope for the band's future.