Manchester based alt-rock quartet The Greater Good return with the bold new single ‘Full Grown Man’. Fronted by Welsh vocalist and songwriter Huw Eddy, the new single showcases an urgent, high octane side to the band’s sound. You can stream it here.
Produced by Rob Slater (renowned for his work with Yard Act among others) ‘Full Grown Man’ opens with a striking, unhinged feel through its buzzing and bulldozing guitar riff, creating a sense of uneasy tension. Huw’s stylistic, distorted vocals pull the track forward with pointed and expressive non-stop vocals which spin a frantic inner self dialogue of doubt and desperation.
Growing through its racing verse with fast paced, angst ridden lyricism, the track pays off on its early tension, bursting into the explosive instrumental break with cymbal heavy drums, plucky bass and wall of strummed distorted guitars. Continuing to move throughout, the track reaches a vibrant, jerky, ska influenced breakdown, closing the track with an unexpected change of pace.
Displaying a post-punk flair, an eagerness to experiment whilst retaining the indie-alt-rock flair of earlier material, ‘Full Grown Man’ highlights the edgy, high octane and strikingly unique musicality that The Greater Good are capable of.
Written about the exhausting pressure to satisfy external expectations and standards set by modern society and ourselves. Grappling with the concept of becoming an adult, (whatever that means) and understanding what it’s meant to look like. The track delves into a journey of discovery and frustration in striving to become your best self whilst navigating failed relationships, spiralling mental health, impulsivity and life’s consistent challenges. All whilst fearing the consistent threat to “fall off the wagon” and the self loathing and resentment that can ensue as a result.
The band adds: “The new single is a plea to be ‘cut some slack’ by the judgemental voices in your own mind and around you as you struggle to improve and be the person others can rely on. The realisation is that first you need to be able to rely on yourself.”
Having landed spots on the BBC Radio Wales A-List for two weeks running, as well as radio play across BBC Radio 6 Music, Radio X, XS Manchester and BBC Scotland among others, the band have graced stages at Tramlines festival, Greenbelt, Beautiful Days, BBC Car Fest and Head for the Hills among others, the band have toured across the UK, sharing stages with the likes of Slow Readers Club, Badly Drawn Boy, The Magic Numbers and many more along the way.