THE HYBRIS, made up of three friends—clothed in the personalities of comic superheroes Ringo Rabbit, Beanie Bison, and Malcolm Mandrill; incite a sonic riot in their second album, “Cozy Resistance.” The 11-track album boasts a political attitude in its impactful lyrics- about the inner and outer world, with 80s rock aesthetics and a dash of punk energy.
With its electrifying riffs, fierce vocals, and pounding rhythms the album keeps you on your feet, ready to rock your best move—be it head-banging, stomping your feet, or playing air guitar like no one is watching. Before listening to this album, a casual warning to the folks living on the floor below about the impending decibels might be a good idea.
The opening track, “Celebrate The Good Times” is a revelrous anthem defined by emphatic vocals and driving guitar riffs. The high-energy rhythm makes your heart race faster than caffeine would. In a world plagued by crises, the song is a vital reminder to enjoy the good times and stay resilient during the bad times.
“Goodbye Jerks, Heading To Earth 2” has a timeless rock sheen in its distortion-heavy guitars, powerful drumming, and echoey vocal delivery.
In “Imposter Syndrome” THE HYBRIS makes us look inward, exploring themes of self-doubt, authenticity, and self-discovery. The ever-transforming sonic background in this song adds a dynamic feeling to the track. The soaring and falling tonality of vocal and guitar melodies mirrors the negative and positive undertones in the lyrics.
“Hey, Death!” has a melancholic and reflective tone throughout the song, characterized by a relatively down-tempo rhythm and emotive vocals. Watch out for the hard-hitting and sonically fiery ending.
“Falling Down” greets you with a slow melodic whisper only to transform into angsty growls, spilling gritty punk energy all over the soundscape.
“Heads Off” flashes bright and infectious hooks. The song’s energy is heightened by galloping rhythms and animated singing.
“Superhero Break Between Gotham And Guantanamo” is an instrumental track— a refreshing shift in tonality, tempo, and texture of the album. It features solitary, jangly guitar melodies that radiate optimism.
“The Game Of Cat And Mouse” is a brutally honest confrontation of the defunct systems and broken ideologies that modern society runs on. The track rebels and inspires listeners to bring change at an individual and systemic level.
“Keep The Wolves Away” and “What If” pound on your conscience to stand up for yourself and your loved ones in times of turmoil with a hopeful and reformative undertone. Fervent vocals, a thumping tempo, and blazing guitars deliver this message with purity.
The album’s final track “Your Abyss”, opens with mellow and down-tempo sounds, eventually building in intensity to blaring vocals, heavy riffs, heart-thumping drums, and poignant lyrics. THE HYBRIS crafts an emotionally striking end to the record.
“Cozy Resistance” does justice to its title. It conveys profound ideas of both socio-political and personal relevance with genuine honesty. Their music and message, if I may, germinates “cozily” in your mind and eventually grows into a musical voice that could help you “resist” or get through adversity. Listen to this riveting album now!
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