ENEMY INSIDE
Venom
(Reigning Phoenix Music)
Venom is a heavy album full of infectious energy that leaves you dying for more! This album features 11 tracks, but I'll just talk about a handful of my favourites.
The title track 'Venom'- explores the shedding of the old self and becoming stronger but still wrestling with the venom afflicted by the other person. It’s reminded me of moving forward but limping from the scars inflicted by the other person.
'Should Have Known Better' is involved. What does a betrayal do to our character? This song has a powerful bridge! The roaring vocals, the gritty guitars and the pounding kicks of the drums created such an immense and exhilarating energy that took my breath away!
The beautifully poetic lyrics of 'What We Used To Be' offers the vivid imagery and heart-wrenching emotion of the aftermath of a broken relationship. My favourite lines were So cold the air, so dark the night. I think I’ve lost my guiding light.
For me the best track on the LP is 'Dirt On My Name (feat. Mirza Radonica)'. I loved how the song delved into the frustrating nature of someone tearing you down, when they have no clue about who you are. The song depicts a fascinating imagery of the inner demons and the weight people carry; the character standing tall despite what comes their way. You don't always really know what someone is carrying and wrestling with unless you are them.
I really enjoyed with 'Unburn'. This song explores the immense power words can do and the permanent damage they can do and there’s no turning back.
'I’d Rather Be Dead'- Had amazing instrumentation of synthesisers combined with the heavy growling of the guitars and hard kicks of the drums. It evoked a powerful emotional charge, a desperate grasp on to a straining relationship. This song really captures the essence of love, trying to work things out and how intertwined you can be with someone’s soul, so much that you don’t want a life without them.
Overall, Venom is an absolutely stunning album from Enemy Inside. It keeps you on your feet with infectious rhythms and heavy melodies that keep you hooked. I absolutely loved the poetic lyrics, executed with such a powerful emotional charge that speaks to the souls of the listeners.
Full track listing
01. Venom
02. Should Have Known Better
03. Sayonara
04. What We Used To Be
05. Fuck That Party [feat. Zak Tell]
06. Dirt On My Name [feat. Mirza Radonjica]
07. Don’t Call Me An Angel
08. Innocent *
09. Unburn
10. I’d Rather Be Dead [feat. Davey Suicide]
11. Let Me Go
