Get A Job Review

Get A Job by SPLINTER is an energetic and excitable rock banger, exploring the frustration we feel about work. It covers the expectations of getting a job and the anger we feel succumbing to the rat race. The track also gives us a perspective on the alternatively hollow life of a rockstar, forever burdened by material possessions and chasing the next high. It’s brilliant to see such complex emotions covered in a rock banger that doesn’t compromise on its sonic appeal while also clearly getting its message across. The vocals are aggressive and bold.

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The vocalist switches from belting out lyrics to almost just speaking them in certain sections. This difference in tone creates an ebb and flow that keeps the listener engaged while also giving the other sonic attributes, like the guitar and drums, space to react to it. The vocal perfectly captures our apathy towards work and the mundane prison of routine. The repetition of I want is a stark moment, reminding us that the opposite side is also hollow because there is always something more that you will want. The heavy distortion on the guitar riffs provides the track with some tonal contrast to the vocals which are higher in pitch. The fuzzy, textured distortion is a gorgeous effect that lends the track confidence. It utilises several different techniques including rhythmic strumming and more traditional lead guitar plucking. These two techniques allow the guitar to contribute to the rhythm and the melody, with the strumming providing a rhythmic backbone and the plucking exploring the far reaches of the track’s melodic structure. The use of harmony on the phrase get a job is a nice touch, reminding us as listeners that it’s the whole word’s expectation of us, evoking the crushing reality that pretty much everyone has to work. The video is also a lot of fun with plenty of imagery reminding us of the rat race as a concept and also office workers dancing around with enough joy and levity to fill any HR department with rage. This track is a bit of alt rock fun filled to the brim with heart and charismatic energy.