Tynan's Anger

There's only one way I can explain just how brilliant "Let's Kill Ourselves" handles its subject matter: in a postmodern world, where nothing is real, suspicion is at a premium, and generational neurosis is at an all-time high, there's one frank way to escape: we could always kill ourselves.

Suicide is a tough issue to address in a song (it's easier in a band name), but the frankness and vocal shrug with which Jared Gummere maintains here and in his entire body of work makes the song something of a relief. In the context of an indie world where murder, rape, genocide, war and the apocalypse are all fair game, it seems strange that suicide would stand out. But that's kind of the point: if you're can write an anthem about any tragedy; it helps to start with a personal one. At least the tricked out wah-wah guitars, pulsating drums and Richard Hell vocals make it easier to ignore. Or, it makes the lyrics impossible to ignore, depending on what you want out of your pop song. Either way, this song is a fucking beast, and probably the best debut track any new band produced this decade.