McLusky “As A Dad”
Anger is real. It’s arguably the strongest emotion we can feel, and it’s certainly the most destructive. There’s lots of ways for anger to be righteous and sensible, something that fuels constructive behavior. But I think more often than not, we experience anger in stupid, pointless, petty ways. It manifests in ways that make us look foolish. It can be hilarous.
This is basically the foundational premise of McLusky’s music. They convey earnest rage through pummeling distorted bass lines and gnarled guitar hooks, but Andrew Falkous’ lyrics and sneering vocal affect present that anger as absurd dark comedy. Sometimes he’s peevish and snarky, but mostly he comes across as...