An ardent rock track from London-based band Holding Poison, “Change It All” pairs anthemic hookiness and an introspective lyrical drive — ruminating on the search for personal struggles, doubt, and finding meaning in a tumult-filled world. Fantastic production from Chris Sheldon bolsters the band’s memorable songwriting, rising seamlessly from the self-questioning verses — “I change it all to put it back,” — into the bridge’s gripping vocal switch-up and central hook’s soaring guitar/vocal intertwining.
“All these thoughts and questions, are fighting me inside my mind,” dual vocal layers let out during an enveloping central hook. Expressive guitar lines radiate and reflect the vocals’ infectious pace, melding cohesively with a distortion-friendly backing and final solo send-off. A yearning for change, particularly when confronted with previously intact things falling apart, is artfully conveyed — and poignant in a rapidly moving world. The track marks a thorough success from the band, which formed in 2020 and comprises vocalist/guitarist Matt Blackwell, lead guitarist Jack Findell, bassist Alex Hogg, and drummer Joe Lazarus.
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
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