After launching a vicious attack on the broken mental health system with their debut record, I Won’t, Genius of the Crowd are back for round two with sophomore single Not The Problem – a visceral outcry against a flawed political system.
In times of economic decline and Conservative power, musical expressions of dissent become more crucial than ever, and Genius of the Crowd are a band entirely unafraid to speak their mind plainly, with an air of poetic anarchy.
Combining hard hitting, in-your-face guitar tracks with punk inspired drums and bass lines, Not The Problem is woven with threads of rebellion and resonating discontent, with Matt Frederick delivering a barrage of aggression-filled lyrics spotlighting the ‘ever growing gap between the rich and poor, and how unwilling the government is to support those in need, instead directing blame onto the common people’.
However, don’t be fooling into thinking that Not The Problem is just another punk-inspired track; it’s a clarion call for change while effortlessly blending the post-punk flair of Sleaford Mods and Fontaines DC with stand out rock and roll Britpop sensibilities a-la Oasis.
Guitarists Jack Baker and Matt White strike the ultimate partnership the second the track opens, Bakers lead riff dancing between the driving rhythm as they straddle the fine line between chaos and harmony. The drumming, courtesy of Dave Smith, drives the rhythm with a relentless cadence, like a march towards societal upheaval, while Sam Galway’s basslines add depth and gravity, bringing a synergy to the overall sound.
Lyrically, the song is a poignant reminder that the collective power of the people cannot be silenced. Genius of the Crowd brilliantly captures the frustration and disillusionment many feel towards a government that seems more interested in assigning blame than in addressing real issues. Hailing from Stoke-on-Trent – an area of high deprivation – their music is fuelled by the fires of our pottery kilns, resonating with the working class within the city and beyond.
In a world that yearns for change, Genius of the Crowd’s Not The Problem serves as an invitation to join the musical revolution against social injustice, proving the power of music can still rally hearts and minds of fans towards a common cause. Channelling the spirit of punk’s rebellious ethos, the band boldly declares that they are not just musicians, but torchbearers of a movement striving to make the world a more equitable place. As such, Not The Problem is an electrifying record that reverberates with the spirit of resistance.
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