“The EP is really a collection of tracks that I had started while working on my last full length, Thoughts Beyond Words. It was basically all ideas that I thought wouldn’t fit with the general vibe of that but all collectively worked together. And thematically they’re all about guilt and self doubt in general” says David Dutton of Industrial Rock band genCAB’snew EP Everything You See Is Mine
Harsh and transgressive with dizzying vocals that swirl and twist with serpentine menace through the dissonant industrial soundscape, “Soft” explores the idea of generational bullying and bigotry as older generations see the best years behind them but still criticize and judge the younger generation. “Soft is more of a tongue in cheek outlier about forceful people who have passed their prime and how their ideas make the world a worse place” explains the Dutton.
“Cake” has a chaotic pulsing rhythm that undulates with intelligent lyrics and gritty vocals thrusting the listener into a surging anthemic musical experience. According to Dutton the song “Cake” is “about seeing past propaganda and working together”.
Using lots of field recordings blended with samples “Wasp” has provocative drops and pauses giving an almost menacing insectile darting feeling as the music buzzes and flits in a disturbing and disruptive manner. Telling the story of “a person who recalls their guilt over something terrible they did long ago being whispered to them by an insect that they perceive to be an angel.” Dutton says “It doesn’t end well for the wasp, unfortunately.”
Pushing into the realm of Shoegaze “Only Skin” has intoxicating waves of distortion, and musical layers entangled with flowing vocals that beautifully ebb and flow, taking the listener on a surreal and dreamy journey. The song serves as what Dutton describes as “an anthem to imposter syndrome”. He goes on to say “Only Skin though is a rework of a song I wrote for my old shoegaze/post rock project. I’m most proud of this one because it really feels uniquely mine and it’s my favorite thing I’ve ever done”
Exploring the dichotomies of resignation and perseverance as well as strength and weakness the album Everything You See Is Mine is a beautifully organic musical journey masterfully transcending genres.
Links :
Bandcamp : https://gencab.bandcamp.com/album/everything-you-see-is-mine
Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/artist/5IN6zApha7pbFhLfAO8u14?si=EYZNwVZISoej4xxXLaF2mA
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