Paparazzi by Erika Vanzin

I Thought the Jailbirds Couldn’t Surprise Me More, But I Was Wrong...

 

Hi Roadies,

 

How are you? I have a big surprise for you! Yesterday, in a massive stroke of luck, I listened to the three, brand-new singles from the Jailbirds. You know when you think a band can no longer surprise you because they’ve surpassed your expectations already? Well, the Jailbirds will always amaze me. With this album, they have stepped up to yet another level.

But let’s get to the singles you can download next week. There are three songs, very different from each other, but all of them will get way down into your belly and stir up the anger inside you.

“Running Fast” is one of those concert songs that’s going to blow up every stadium in the world. Imagine a crazy, chaotic rhythm that makes you jump, dance, shout with all the breath you have in your body. Rarely have I heard such an overwhelming beat and this time, Thomas and Simon seem to be coming from another planet. It’s not humanly possible to play at that tempo for almost five minutes. They’re unbeatable.

“Don’t Mess with Me” is entirely different. It’s slower than the previous one, but the lyrics and the title leave no doubt: you don’t want to mess with the Jailbirds. Have you ever felt anger at someone who has done you wrong or hurt you? Listening to this song, you’ll have no doubt about how that feels. Damian has masterfully channeled so much rage and resentment that his powerful voice seeps into your veins, like poison running through your body.

But let’s move on to the last song: “Bloody Love.” If the slow pace brings to mind a romantic ballad, you’re so wrong. This is the rawest song of the three. The gentle, slow tempo contrasts with the lyrical images of sick and violent love. Maybe Damian took inspiration from the bad experience he had on the last tour? We don’t know yet, but from this song we certainly know his condemnation of those who use force against a person they should protect.

Are you curious to listen to these singles too? Are you quivering and counting the days that separate you from next week? Drop your opinion in the comments below.

 

Be kind and Rock’n’Roll,

Iris

 

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@jailfreakingbirds How do you stay focused on the songs when you have four rock stars staring at you? Asking for a friend!

 

@jailbirds_groupie Forget the songs, I think I got pregnant when Damian looked at me and smiled.

 

@wannabe_rockstar I want to be as famous as Damian and have the women drooling over me. I’d even settle for being like Thomas or Simon. Oh I almost forgot: I liked the songs!