There isn’t a lot of quality rock n’ roll making its way to the mainstream at the moment, but this hasn’t deterred FiveDFit from issuing their own spin on a classic indie model via the new single “Super Galactic” this March. While steeped in the traditional framework of ‘90s alternative rock, there’s no denying the straightforward modernity in FiveDFit’s attack here, and whether you’re a big fan of the style or not, their technique demands respect in “Super Galactic.” Although devoid of the indulgent solos and over-the-top theatrics that have started to gain momentum in the underground over the past few months, this is a single that feels larger than life and more than capable of getting people excited about heavy music again.
The guitar parts are the real star of this show, which isn’t to say that the lyrics are somehow lacking in substance. On the contrary, there’s an argument to be made that the fretwork enhances the emotional depth of the verses and develops a more provocative center to this composition than what we would have had otherwise. Had this track been driven by an acoustic element, or a piano, or anything else for that matter, the soul of the lyrics wouldn’t be as tangible to the audience as it is behind the thunder of the electric guitar, which is utilized as both a catalyst for catharsis as well as a facilitator of tension on the front end of the mix. Details definitely matter in this genre, and we can tell as much from the precision of the performance in “Super Galactic.”
This lead vocal isn’t the least bit pretentious, but it does exude a lot of swagger that doesn’t go unexploited in the grander scheme of things. By uniting the harmony with a confident strut at the top of this single, there’s a more communicative feel to the instrumental half of the music in addition to the singing. There are more than a couple of moments where it feels like the band is telling their story more through the groove of the music than they are any of the words, which emphasizes the chemistry they have with each other as well as this medium in general. They’re in the right business, and anyone who doesn’t think so hasn’t listened to their work as FiveDFit yet.
Alternative rock fans can’t go wrong with the muscle this band is putting out at the moment, and while “Super Galactic” doesn’t push the envelope too much on the sonic front, it feels like a compositional achievement for this group – especially being that this style of music hasn’t been on top of the charts in a long time now. They’re not trying to be a cover band or even sound like a retro unit per se, but FiveDFit have found a formula for making classic rock sexy again in “Super Galactic,” and I’m very curious to hear what they’re going to do with this formula in their next release.
Heather Savage
