Song Review // 2020-10-04

Unleash The Archers

Abyss

Soulbound

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Vocals

I think Brittney is a powerful vocalist. She has a great singing voice. As often is the case for me, I don't love the vocal chanting back that happens in this song. Maybe it is to create a feeling of a crowd being a part of it? But it is limited, and not a big deal. I am not sure if it is a combo of her and another band member screaming at the end or just her. I like that there is a scream there.

Music

The fast pace of the drums and melody of the guitar come together to make this song catchy and easy to listen to. 

Lyrics

This song is painting a picture of souls sinking into the grave, but I think it might be talking about addiction or some other pain someone is suffering through and can't seem to let go of. As the song says, "Who am I to be their saviour?" Almost like as you are watching this happen, you want to be helpful, but you have your own troubles.

Tormented by the tethering of souls to phantoms that remain
These spectres seem devoid of life but there is something in their eyes
Refuse to see they can't be saved, I push to pull them from the grave
End their addiction to the thrall once and for all