Bobby and the Crew – “A Day Off” (Single Review)

“A Day Off” is a single by Norwegian band Bobby and the Crew, meant to compliment the other single “SCREAMING COMMANDER” I previously reviewed. I do want to show my gratitude to the band for their positive reception to my review, and so much so that they asked for another one! That being said, I will make sure that my integrity as a critic remains a part of this review, the effect of which will be seen later on.

In the last review, I mentioned that I had gone through several of the band’s other singles and how different they are, with “A Day Off” being no exception. However, I can’t say that this is as good as their most recent release.

I guess my biggest gripe with this song is how formulaic it is. The melody, the chord progression, and even the production have elements that I have heard many times before, and done better. The song is indeed listenable and a tad bit fun, but I’d be lying if I said it piqued my interest in any way.

Much like “SCREAMING COMMANDER“, the theme of this track is quite simple: the desire to ignore the stresses of the world and just take “a day off”. Lyrics, once again, aren’t very impressive and don’t make the theme as cohesive as it should be, going from “fight for love” to “ride a wave of emotions” to “turning off the TV”. Perhaps I’m thinking a little too much into the song, but I felt like a better job could’ve been done in the realm of lyricism (or even themes).

Regarding the vocals, I appreciate Bobby and the Crew’s variety in that department. Unfortunately, I can’t seem to have the same pleasurable experience as I did with “SCREAMING COMMANDER”. This isn’t to say that the vocals are bad, not at all, but it does feel like a step down compared to what I have heard before.

SCORE/Mediocre: While I didn’t enjoy this track as I did the last one, there is one takeaway that should be noted – the willingness to experiment is there. I’ve mentioned this several times already because I really do believe that it is worth mentioning, as I’ve always had respect for artists who take risks and try something new. Of course, I should warn you that a band should not just throw stuff at the wall to find out what sticks, because your audience will grab onto that quickly and will have the perception that you’re not authentic. By all means, make music that your heart desires to make, but make sure that your heart finds a stable home for it to settle.

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