Attack the Sound Makes Self-Respect Sound This Good
For a long time, Attack the Sound has been a force connecting the cities of Chicago with its music and its members' energy – soulful, raw, and a little bit funky; however, Don't String Me Along feels like it's drawing or separating a line in the sand. This song isn't about breaking up with someone; rather, it’s about making a decision – a decision after several long nights filled with sub-par beer and all of the crazy emotional clutter that occurs after no longer receiving return or support in a loving relationship.
Built on an excellent cymbal drum beat—this song starts strong, then causes an emotional shock and awe reaction with a high degree of vivacity at the beginning—from there on out it has a powerful rhythm to accompany the meaning of this song (the vocals by Davo Sounds) which have no tendencies toward begging or blaming, but are instead positive, confident, and definitely have their own strong presence. There seems to be a quiet moment of great clarity; however, there is also a moment where chaos is replaced with pure clarity in this journey. Concrete will be hard again. The ashes are removed. Regardless of what other people do, you will dance!
Attack the Sound is in the process of re-establishing their identity as Chi-Pop through the connection and combination of modern pop and live band style of music along with modern-day storytelling style. Their visuals (videos), performances, and song presentation all have the same sense of groundedness – mature, human, and present. You can feel the effect of this energy in crowds upon hearing a hit song's chorus and seeing people shake their heads in agreement that they have had similar experiences.
Momentum isn’t based on short cuts for the band. The band created its momentum the right way; radio play, shows, sync licensing, and a lot of hard work.
“Don’t String Me Along” exemplifies this strategy well, with a high-energy level certainly, but also an adult appeal for those who recognize true self-respect as their greatest transformation.
An upbeat song, or soul music with an edge, from Chicago, distilled.