SINGLE REVIEW: Tranquility Room - CITY OF HATE
New Yorker Tranquillity Room shares latest single 'CITY OF HATE' lifted from his debut EP 'CLOCKWORK'
'CITY OF HATE' is a hidden treasure. A near-perfect slice of emotionally charged EMO, pop punk, and indie fusion.
Coming in on a soft lo-fi, dreamy indie vibe the vocals are introduced and bear a likeness to Boxcar Racers’ 'I Feel So' before a crashing anthemic pop punk-inspired instrumental presents a fuller-sounding vocal performance. 'CITY OF HATE' is an ardent, impassioned listen. You can tell the words mean everything to Tranquility Room as the mix of tempos and tones add further depth and impact.
The lyrics focus on expected themes of the EMO genre, failed relationships, hopelessness, and the feelings of being played for a fool. Lies, deceit, blame, and all the tumultuous thoughts that are reflected on in hindsight through a traumatised heart. Longing for closure but also the knowledge that in the back of your mind you knew this outcome was inevitable. 'CITY OF HATE' is an outlet to vent frustrations and channel heartbreak.
Combining understated acoustic guitars with high energy, crashing drums, and glittering riffs. It's catchy with charming layered, group vocals. 'CITY OF HATE' is melodic and diverse with a real early 2000s sound.
I'm not a fan of the 40-odd-second distorted outro, I didn't find it fitting with the overall feel of the track but other than that 'CITY OF HATE' is an excellent listen.
