Mark Healy (Vocals and guitar), Terry Hackett (Drums), and Ingmar Kiang (Bass Guitar) are Skanger, an electro/ alternative band from Dublin. Their new single “Debris” was recorded in that fair city by the band and was produced by Ingmar Kiang who has previously worked with U2, Sinead O’Connor, Bob Marley, Tom Tom Club, Julian Cope and so many more. “Debris” is a classy electro-pop rock tune that grows on you more with each listen. By the third or fourth listen the hooks and synth riffs have stitched themselves firmly into the Occipital Lobe and Temporal Lobe of your brain. It harks back to 80s bands like Depeche Mode but has an underlying dance vibe that had me thinking of the Beloved. The harmonies are gorgeous. Rather than provide their own words about the track they took the unusual decision to let AI appraise the song based on its analysis of the lyrics. This is what AI said “Based on the lyrics provided, the song Debris explores themes of questioning, introspection, and conflict, with a tone that transitions from sadness to frustration. The lyrics delve into the complexities of dealing with one’s own actions and grappling with the consequences (‘how will you square what you have done’), particularly in the context of violence and conflict (‘bullets and bombs’). ‘The repeated refrain of ‘Explain to me’ highlights a desire for clarity and understanding amidst confusion and chaos“. Is AI the future? Honestly, I don’t know, but I do know that “Debris” is a great song!
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