Written by Lisa Melograno
The UK’s alternative rock band, The Hunna, follow-up their 2018 sophomore album, Dare, with their own horror story, I’d Rather Die Than Let You In, out today, via 300 Entertainment. Echoing with themes of love, loss, and society’s demons, I’d Rather Die Than Let You In, is a purgative drug. Raw and vulnerable, The Hunna delve deeper into their emotions yet still project a sense of hope and empowerment.
“One Hell Of A Gory Story,” the first track opens the album capsulizing The Hunna’s story with haunting instrumentals leading to lead vocalist Ryan Potter’s gritty and powerful spoken anthem, setting the mood immediately seducing the listener. “I Wanna Know” follows with heavy guitar riffs and catchy hooks The Hunna is known for. The high energy along with Potter’s cultured vocals leaves you longing for the days of live music and mosh pits.
“Young and Faded” with its captivating, intoxicating vocals, pounding drums and resonant guitar lines is an ode to the youth. The Hunna describes the inspiration for “Young And Faded,”
“This song is about the youth today and the perception and outlook that the older generations have. There’s been lots of comments and news reports proclaiming that the youth are mind-numb and angry from video games, that they have no respect for others, that they’re selfish, ungrateful, that they’re a broken and lost generation compared to those before. The song is also about and more importantly is from the view of the youth, how they feel cast out by so many due to misunderstanding or not wanting to understand. This song is ultimately young people taking the hate and the hurt and using it as a joke, ‘you aren’t gonna change us or break us’ and that we’re proud to be the fucked up lost and wasted young and faded youth. ‘We are strong and successful’.”
“Dark Times” and “Horror” both resonate with current political and social topics. “Dark Times” faces life experiences and a demoralized society with an exhilarating chorus featuring Joshua Dunn, while suggesting there is hope for light after surviving the dark times.
“Horror” begins with a news report clip about the California Fires and takes a more antipathetic tone of environmental and global issues. The infectious melodies and vocals make one want to rise up and help a cause.
“Cover You” the pop-punk lead single off I’d Rather Die Than Let You In, features Travis Barker of Blink 182, and is just what you’d expect from this collaboration: fast-paced with heavy beats, and catchy lyrics. “Cover You” will have you head bopping and singing.
Raw and exposed, “If This Is Love,” a rock ballad featuring Phem permeates right to your soul. The synth sound combined with the female vocals and melodies makes this heartbreaking love ballad resonate genuinely.
I’d Rather Die Than Let You In is a refreshing celebration of The Hunna’s new journey where they have rid themselves of the ghosts of their past. Working with Travis Barker, Joshua Dunn, Pete Wentz, and more, the new music showcases their anger, resilience, and ultimate rebirth, as The Hunna states, “It’s okay to be angry but it’s time to move on.”
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