SINGLE REVIEW: Character Actors - DJ Sallinger
Leeds 4 piece Character Actors deliver a genre infusing anthem on their latest single inspired by American author 'DJ Sallinger'.
Coming in with an intro that once I'd heard Puddle of Mudd's 'She Fucking Hates Me' I couldn't unhear, I'm not sure if that's good or bad! The track provides groove inspired guitars with interesting hooks. Heavy grunge-ish bass and an overall nonchalant sound. The vocals mix the theatrics and articulation of Jarvis Cocker with the earthy tones of Brian Fallon. The verse has a blase vibe with an air of likeable, pretentious confidence while the chorus offers raw punk energy and big time jangle.
Don't be fooled by the up-tempo nature of 'DJ Sallinger' lyrically it's a macabre listen offering a downbeat take on how much you've changed; not having so much, making less effort, having less to say and generally boring yourself to death. Presumably inspired by the feelings of being lost, depressed and lacking connection present in Sallingers novel “Catcher In the Rye”.
Character Actors are a talented bunch with a fresh sound and slightly unpolished edge teamed with bold confidence. They're exciting, endearing and sure know how to write a killer chorus!
