“Thanks, I Hate It” by ORIGAMI SUMMER is an intense derivation of their alt-rock, dream pop sound. While maintaining an emotional core that stands behind every lyric, the timbre feels far more aggressive and bold than their previous work. This intentional switch has led ORIGAMI SUMMER into a more screamo-inspired sound. Often, music artists start more aggressive and then mellow out as their career grows. I have found it less common to have the opposite. In retrospect, their career up to this point feels like building up momentum and energy for this release of power on “Thanks, I Hate It.”
The vocals convey energy from beginning to end. Maintaining that consistency on tracks with such high intensity is challenging, but the vocalist delivers. This success is because of the connection between the vocalist and the narrative the track conveys. The inherent anguish in this track seems not just performed but felt by the vocalist. That conviction helps the delivery feel authentically aggressive while maintaining energy. Preserving this aggression during the punchier sections on the track is impressive, but sounding just as comfortable and confident on the slower verses displays sonic cohesion between the lyrics and the vocal delivery even more clearly.
The guitar is the other major highlight. It is mixed quite loudly in the composition, almost taking the position of another vocal performer. During certain moments, the guitar completely takes control of the track, bolstering the melody and expanding it further through fast licks and runs. This mix of lead and follow from the guitar and vocal allows the track to feel fresh from beginning to end, as the unique timbre of each section gives the track an ever-evolving sonic landscape.
Thanks, I Hate It expands ORIGAMI SUMMER’s sound. They stuck the landing with this new exploration. I am looking forward to seeing where they go next.
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