Drug Hunt, a bizarre quintet of natural seditionists, meets the world once again with their latest single, “Jungle“. This track encapsulates the raw energy and genre-bending sound that the band is rapidly becoming known for.
From the first note, “Jungle” hits hard with frenetic and driving energy. The fuzzed-out riffs and rhythmic guitar work instantly transport you to a world where old-school garage rock and post-punk reign supreme. The song is a whirlwind of sound, stacking long delays and contoured accents before capsizing into a melodic-laden finale that drifts towards sweet oblivion. The energy is palpable, making it impossible not to get lost in the music.
Lyrically, “Jungle” is a thought-provoking piece. With lines like “Into the heart of darkness/I steer my boat upstream”, the song delves into themes of human expansion and its consequences. The imagery of a council with a lion, snake, and man signing a truce highlights the precarious balance between mankind and nature. The band’s vision of this expansion not as mastery, but a fatal flaw, casts a foreboding shadow over the song, making it both a thrilling and sobering listen.
About Drug Hunt:
Formed in Southern California, Drug Hunt is leading the charge in redefining the California sound. Their searing four-song EP, “Drug Hunt“, released via Blind Owl, burns like napalm in the echoes of a sixties resurgence. With their prolific output and incendiary live performances, it’s no wonder they’ve been named one of NBC’s “Top 9 Bands to See Live in San Diego”.
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