SINGLE REVIEW: Morten Egil Paulsen - I'm Really Not Impressed
Morten Egil Paulsen’s ‘I’m Really Not Impressed’ delivers a stark and unflinching critique of political complacency and global turmoil. The track channels Paulsen’s frustration into a raw and evocative musical expression, blending haunting instrumentation with a tone of sombre urgency. With a stripped-back arrangement that allows the weight of its themes to take centre stage, the song feels both personal and universal, speaking to disillusionment in a way that resonates deeply.
Paulsen’s vocals carry a wearied sincerity, delivering his observations with a sense of measured despair rather than outright anger, which makes the message all the more poignant. The understated production mirrors the stark reality the song confronts, eschewing flourish for a directness that hits hard.
While the lyrics are steeped in the weight of current crises—war, inequality, and the inaction of world leaders—they avoid heavy-handedness, instead inviting listeners to reflect on their own place in this fractured world. As a commentary on modern leadership and humanity’s collective failures, ‘I’m Really Not Impressed’ is a powerful piece of protest art, unafraid to challenge its audience while encouraging introspection.
