“FIRST STRIKE” SINGLE
Over a staticky, rolling thunder-like drum break and hypnotizing drone synths, "First Strike" comes in heavy and pulls no punches as listeners are struck with what can only be described as quintessential Super Duty Tough Work. As the first single from their long-awaited forthcoming album,
"First Strike" sees the group playing their positions perfectly, laying the foundation for frontman Brendan Grey to get loose with his playful yet provocative style over an uptempo, certified headnod-inducer of a beat.
Assuming the role of renaissance painter, Grey paints a vivid picture, positioning himself and his associates at the top of the music, style and taste hierarchy, while admonishing other artists for sloppy brushwork, exploiting their identities for relevance and being too heavily influenced by trends and consumerism. As per usual, Grey’s citation game is unmatched: Mode 2, Monet, Naomi Klein and Nas are just a few influences referenced in this reflection on the intersection of consumerism and creativity in the 21st century.
