Following their epically sombre debut, Manchester-based project Egotist has revealed a worthy sequel called I Worry Too Much, a song that might be a surprising change of pace from their previous instalment, nevertheless, the mystic gloom and their characteristic splendid set of skills remain.
Egotist – I Worry Too Much
For Egotist, their first offering GOD showed what they were capable of in terms of production, instrumentation, and overall musicianship. This composition took advantage of Joe Prior’s heart-wrenching performance, crafting a piece that was nothing less than ambitious, being as cinematic as it gets. After setting the bar that high, this group has shown another facet in the form of I Worry Too Much.
I Worry Too Much is a bold musical accomplishment that succeeds at recreating an emotionally distressing period through a charming dark tune.
The first big difference between both singles is that whilst GOD was a more ambiguous song open to interpretation, I Worry Too Much is right off the bat based on a personal experience for the lead singer Joe Prior. Narrating a troubled chapter in Joe’s life, this work also alludes to a friend who was always there during those dark days, as Joe himself explains:
“Being an anxious and restless person I can easily overload with emotion, especially when things go wrong. After different failed attempts of dealing with this at a particularly difficult time in my life I ended up seeking some kind of sedative, be it alcohol, drugs, sex, love whatever took away that angst. ‘I Worry Too Much’ is about a friend who was always there for me during the breakdowns and after the pills wore off”.
As far as the music itself, in IWTM the band has opted to drop the theatrical ballad-Esque sound from GOD, instead, here we got an Alternative Pop banger with an upbeat rhythm adorned by the heavenly backing vocals of Kirstie Rawlinson. Although Joe’s delivery still has a similar dramatic input, it is refreshing indeed to hear his rendition in a different sonorous context.
This new single demonstrates Egotist’s wide artistic range with a shift in their sonic arsenal that feels organically integral to their inherent talent, never losing focus of what made them so appealing in the first place. This promising rising act found a midpoint where darkness unveils its most beautiful side.
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