singemfrc 
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 Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2023 6:42 pm Post subject: 2/2 DLC: Set It Off and Wolf Alice! |
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| Harmonix wrote: | Be sure to check out the forceful new DLC debuting this Thursday in the Rock Band Music Store. Set It Off Dangerous and Wolf Alice Smile are dynamic and compelling sonic expressions of confidence thatll have you coming back for more!
When Florida pop-rock trio Set It Off dropped their fifth album Elsewhere in March of 2022, the release was promised, to divulge an unseen vulnerability to Set If Offs musicality, in addition to varied moods and worlds for listeners. The album convincingly succeeds in achieving its mission statement, with standout track, Dangerous providing a prime example of the groups diversity. As their career has evolved, Set It Off has dabbled in plenty of genres; you really never know what youre going to get with the band and thats a big part of the appeal. On each LP, its as if an assembly of disparate styles has been tossed into a musical blender with the lid left off. In the case of Dangerous, the boys lean into more of a hip-hop vibe, while retaining Set It Offs distinctive aggression and affinity for compelling hooks, resulting in a fast-paced and infectious banger with rap elements. This peppy, driving club track is just over two minutes long (2:04). For the entirety of the recording, guitarist Zack DeWall and drummer Maxx Danzineger assertively lay the foundation for emotive frontman Cody Carson to do his thing which he does to great effect, particularly in the chorus which emphatically grabs the listeners attention and invites plenty of sing/shout-along participation. At the 1:08 mark, the bridge is revealed, with restrained instrumentation shining the spotlight on Carsons richly layered vocals until, 20 seconds later, we get a return to the insistent, assertive refrain. And then, before you expect it, Dangerous screeches to an abrupt halt. Tracks like this are what Rewind functionality was invented for. Youre sure to find yourself playing along to this edgy, confident slammer again and again!
Smile was the second single from 2021s Blue Weekend, the third album from London-based Wolf Alice. Nominated for the Mercury Prize in 2021, appearing on many publications and websites Best of the Year lists, and receiving multiple other industry accolades, Blue Weekend is widely considered the quartets best work to date and Smile is a track that expertly showcases their many strengths. This is one of the songs we wrote thinking that we would play it live, vocalist Ellie Rowsell explained in a press release. I miss that feeling of singing on stage. Its like screaming into a pillow or something you can get away with being more nasty. Theres a whole other part of me missing. Indeed, lyrically this track is a defiant middle-finger to those who make assumptions and try to pigeon-hole others. Rowsell has something to get off her chest, for sure and youre gonna hear about it! Her headstrong vocal strutting is paired expertly with Joff Oddies thrillingly fuzzy fretwork and the equally self-confident performances of bassist Theo Ellis and drummer Joel Amey. Smile is alternately hypnotic and heavy, bursting with arena-ready hooks contrasted with soaring sonic dreamscapes. Massive drums and huge, catchy guitar work support the overall rebellious, insolent vibe as the entire group channels their inner punk muse, while remaining melodically accessible. With verses delivered in a partly rap, partly conversational manner, the cut reaches its sonic and emotional crescendo with a mammoth chorus that draws upon all of Wolf Alices eclectic, disparate qualities. Ellis isolated, growly bass line announces the songs middle-eight at the 2:14 mark, which then segues into a gloriously atmospheric, single-note guitar solo before returning to Smiles ambient ear-worm of a refrain. From there, the group power-chugs through the main riff four more times for good measure before stopping on a dime at just over three minutes long. Wolf Alice is easily one of the most creative and forward-thinking rock outfits around prepare to be amazed!
Upon its release, 2021s Blue Weekend was believed by many to be the pinnacle of Wolf Alices already-impressive recorded catalogue and Smile shines a commanding light on all of the bands strengths: power, conviction, musical chops, and emotional honesty. This stunning sonic rebuke of those who make assumptions and pass judgement provides ample evidence that itd be best to NOT piss off frontwoman Ellie Rowsell! Whether Smile is your first exposure to Wolf Alice, or just another example of why this British group is one of the best rock outfits around these days, youll want to swing by Spotify to check out their full catalog: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3btzEQD6sugImIHPMRgkwV |
Available now on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PS4, and PS5:
(Most tracks will be available in Europe on PlayStation systems approximately 3 days after listed date)
** Dates for Rock Band game tracks are tentative and subject to change. **
Note: As of this post, above tracks marked with  are available for the Xbox One/Xbox Series X and tracks marked with  are available for PlayStation 4/PlayStation 5; these tracks are not compatible with Playstation 3, Xbox 360, or Nintendo Wii.
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