The Local 12 serve a fresh and invigorating blend of indie alternative rock sounds. The four-piece band channels their passion for music and storytelling through sublime, immersive soundscapes with moving lyricism. SU(5), a single from their debut album Abandon, envelops you in the soft, subtle exuberance of its instrumentation and more importantly, commands your attention with its lyrical theme, a call for healing and growth through unity in a highly chaotic and deeply divisive world. SU(5) showcases the aural aesthetics, musical prowess, and lyrical genius of The Local 12.
The music starts off tenderly, with somber, mellow strums of guitars, setting a moody, contemplative tone. The musical backdrop then seamlessly grows into an intriguing and animated mosaic of sounds, with gentle drumming, luminous keys, and lush melodies carrying the sound like a breeze. The singer’s raw, emotive singing gives an emotional and passionate character to the music, heightening the impact of the lyrics on the listener. As we venture further into the song, heavy riffs, electrifying solos, and soaring vocals decorate the soundscape, displaying the level of intensity and grit that The Local 12 can bring to their compositions.
The music is brilliantly devised to capture the necessity, urgency, and immensity of the lyrical message, with parts of the song being soft and reflective, to allow the listener to absorb the meaning and other sections being harsh, grand, and towering, to stir the spirit of the listener and inspire action. SU(5) is a comfortingly inspiring listen.
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