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Song of the Day: Oswald Slain- Happiness is Overrated

 

Words by Anselm Anderson



British Rock group Oswald Slain released their debut single "Happiness is Overrated" last week. The band, previously known as Little Thief, hails from Bristol, England. It blends classic Americana with grooves and driving rhythms, reminiscent of bands like Neil Young and Tom Waits. The band has previously toured the UK and appeared at festivals like Glastonbury and Isle of Wight. The founding members of Oswald Slain, Charlie Fitzgerald and Rhii Williams, decided to change the band name and take it in a different musical direction.


Oswald Slain has been described as "Born from the creative cocoon of a home studio". The band's sounds reflect personal growth and musical evolution. band member Ryan Rogers produced the track in his back garden. Jason Mitchell mastered the record at Loud Mastering.





"Happiness is Overrated" is described as a "rise above misery and a rebellion against the pressure of being happy". The track is more uplifting than you might expect. It blends indie rock with Americana and features lyrics that tell compelling stories. The song opens with the distant reverberation of synth over loud, thrumming guitar beats. There is a distinctive influence of Bob Dylan and sixties folk-rock, characterized by nasal vocals supported by a steady rhythm of acoustic guitar and bass. The song builds tension towards a vibrant chorus of gospel singing, proclaiming that happiness is complicated and overrated. The cynical lyrics shine over the intricate grooves between guitar, bass and drums.

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"Happiness is Overrated" feels like a celebration of all things bad, told through an ironic tone. Oswald Slain will hope to build on this single with more tracks of dry wit and cynicism.


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