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| One of the great things about rock music is the vivacity of a live show. Frontmen whirling round the stage like an unstoppable force, men wielding guitars as if their instruments were possessed by a malevolent force, drummers seemingly trying to pound their drums through the floor of the venue. It’s one of the things which sets rock apart from other genres and arguably something in which the very essence of the genre is carried. |
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And whereas British bands like Engerica and the late Mclusky manage to convey the chaos and raw energy of their live show in their recordings, Undercut achieve the complete opposite - ‘Doing Fine’ completely fails to give the impression of a band with any dynamism at all.
Nothing is edgy, there is no passion in the delivery and a song not without considerable potential is lost somewhere within an outcome so prosaic that it’s difficult to greet with anything but indifference.
The only line I actually remember after several listens is “Forgetting the question, I start to fall asleep” - and very fitting that is, too. For the experience of listening to Undercut is reminiscent of talking to someone with a voice so mesmerisingly boring that you are unable to focus your mind on any words - reducing the oration to mere sounds, meaningless and insignificant.
A bit of passion and emotion goes a long way in rock music. Perhaps it’s Undercut’s willingness to tread the same chart-bothering path as The Editors that leads to the lack of interest that emanates from this track. Whatever the case is, ‘Doing Fine’ sounds like a band simply going through the motions rather than investing any effort, energy or soul into proceedings. |
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| James Haddrill - 4/10 |
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