Hypnotic in its rhythms and magnetic in its grooves, ‘Enough’ by We As Gods is a carefully crafted amalgamation of differing musical genres, that remains constant with the effect on the listener’s mind.
Psychedelic pop and alternative rock come together to characterise the instrumentation. Solid, grounding basslines club with driving drum patterns, with distorted, distant, echoey guitar riffs that make you feel like floating off to another dimension. The song brings in layers one by one, allowing for a tension to build gradually, instead of clubbing all the layers simultaneously and causing a rapid burst and release of energy. There is also a wonderful play of restraint in the song, because just as you would expect the song to pick up in pace and bring about a grand musical release, the song continues to ground itself and maintain its pace. This allows for a relaxed sort of tension to inhabit the song, which also at the same time causes a psychedelic, hypnotic effect to take over the listener’s senses.
The vocals too, which feature Bryony-may Onions, perfectly reflect the characteristics of the instrumentation. Smooth, restrained, and yet flowing, the vocals act as the steering guide to the song mood wise as they bring about a mysterious, enigmatic feel to the song and create an atmospheric cinematic effect. The dialogic quality of the vocals at certain sections give the song a very intimate feel, making you feel like you are witness to a private conversation.
A masterpiece in musical restraint, this song ought to be on your playlists.