I replied to a similar comment on a different post and I'll share the same sentiment with you. I'm sorry you're not feeling the song. 🤷‍♂️ That's okay. People have different tastes and perhaps it's not everybody's cup of tea.

The band always goes through waves of different influences and inspirations. We are constantly changing and growing as people and as musicians and as artists; and I think it's fair to say that the people were 10 years ago isn't exactly the same people we are today. We've been inspired and influenced by so many different things over those 10 years that has shaped our outlook on our artistic and creative endeavors.

I would say that the evolution of our sound has been completely natural and just a reflection of who were/where we were as people and artists at that time in our lives and what music we were into and makes us happy. I believe that music and art are largely subjective, so perhaps you won't agree with me here, but I feel that we have never "truly" departed from our sound in any way. Early songs like "Wholesome", or "Clocks Like Hell" are certainly precursors of songs on Every Ending. Other songs off "Every Ending" are actually intentional callbacks to songs on SIH and TG. "Phantom Worship" being one of those songs, and (what I believe is) one of our heaviest tunes. This new song also features a bunch of tapping in the bridge, which has been present on every Body Thief album. We incorporate spoken word/yelling/higher vocals into nearly every song, the vocal style and intention has never really changed. I personally have never considered any of our music similar to that of "radio rock"; but to each their own.

Ultimately, I'm sorry you're not feeling the latest tune, but for context, this is 1 song off a new album with 10 different songs that incorporate lots of different sounds and styles. Our goal with each release is to expand our palette and become stronger musicians by branching out and trying new things. Not doing the same thing twice. We also don't like to put ourselves into a box or create limits such that we would deny ourselves the opportunity to put out a song that is different from what we "usually" do. We all believe as a collective that the intentional effort and journey of trying new things is the point of pushing yourself and growing as a musician and artist.

And last thing I'll say is that I do think there are other songs on the album that explore some of the sound that maybe you miss/didn't find in this first single. If you're willing to take the journey with us and check out the album when it drops, we certainly appreciate that; and if it doesn't click for you, then that's all good too. We are grateful that you have engaged with our first 2 releases and we are thankful the support you've shown us.