Fed Up by PETER MICHAELS JR. is an alternative rock anthem with garage rock influences in the execution that elevates the track with its confidence and fuzzy guitar distortion.
The guitar was the first aspect that sold me on this track overall. The way it developed throughout the piece while acting as a cornerstone of the song’s tone and emotional core was impressive.
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The guitar feels integral to both the melody and the narrative. That level of connection shows the meticulous planning and forethought of PETER MICHAELS JR. They created a specific vibe with Fed Up.
The electronic fuzz and overall crunchy, messy energy of the mix give this track its garage rock vitality that matches the emotional tone of the track in being fed up and feeling like the world is against you. The song finds confidence and power in accepting loneliness and uncertainty. It feels as though instead of taking that energy with a sense of lethargy, the track finds energy through that sense of hopelessness. There are moments throughout the track where it sounds like nihilism has birthed a new fuel through the freedom being fed up gives you. This power is why the guitar feels so essential to the tone and narrative of the track. It defines the emotional style of the piece, only accepting it on PETER MICHAELS JR’s terms.
The vocals are another strong point. They convey an alt-rock charisma with their confidence while still feeling emotionally connected to the lyrics they are delivering. That mix of confidence and emotional connection is a hard balance to strike which Fed Up nails from beginning to end.
Overall, it feels like this track is exactly where it needs to be. Everything from the tone to the instrumentation to the vocal delivery feels like it is in the right place. It captures a specific energy that’s worth a listen.
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