BAD OMENS - 'LEFT FOR GOOD' TRACK REVIEW

Everyone’s favourite baddiecore band is back at it again with a sensual, cyberpunk-esque beat that feels in keeping with their signature Death of Peace of Mind ambient sound. Noah keeps it silky smooth before easing us into a serendipitous chorus invoking a sense of yearning lyrically.

His delivery has a hauntingness that has the audience scrutinising his every word. Who hurt you man?? Not only are we drawn in by his vocalisation, we actively want to know who he is

addressing, pulling us through a soft flow state before we are thrown to the bridge of the song.

“The masses consumed, in spite of the fumes” has a touch of irony to it considering the

popularity of Bad Omens. “Why do I stay in the middle?” a place many of us have been before. Obvious themes of isolation and unrequited emotions play heavily into the song alongside the almost angelic sound of the post-chorus. As we get drawn into an incantation like melody, we melt into the rhythmic beat of the base that gets the heart racing. Building tension instrumentally through articulate layering.

When we get a hike in the songs’ pace with the use of textured synths, strong tropes of

deception or “The liars exhumed” feature as the recurring character that is trying to “claw their way through”. As the song progresses, the instruments ramp up giving a sense of urgency added alongside the abruptness of the cymbals, like someone getting breath caught in their throat.

All the while Noah is the main focus lyrically, there is a choir-like sound ghosting in the

background harmonising with him. Keeping the delicate tone before transitioning into a growl stating “But I stay”, before bursting into that into that final plea of the chorus.

And just like my mental health, we plummet into a breakdown. You know that feeling you get

when a motherfucker is getting on your last nerve? Think that’s where we find Noah in this part of the song belting the lyrics like this is the only chance he’ll have to say it. Almost like he is trying to convince himself he is worthy of redemption as well as the audience. He’s had his sad boy moment now he’s fed up, sick of being walked over. Quite frankly, he is “owe[d] an apology”, “bitch you [do] owe [him] the apology”. He must deserve one if he’s demanding one twice across 2 seconds!

Before we cut to the final chorus, we hear Noah through what appears to be an old style radio, like he’s yelling at someone down a pay phone. It’s giving a faraway auricular quality to the song as we are flung into the closing section. Finishing strong on their distinct breakdown with bulky guitars and steady pulse of the kick drum.

I have to say, all in all this is a decent song to add to what is shaping up to be a solid album.

This could be a new favourite for modern metal-core fans!