(c) 2020 Independent Release
- Goodbye
Jennifer Benson--Lead Vocals
Jose Jimenez--Guitars
Ian Sebastian--Bass
Ben Silverman--Drums
Ignescent closes out 2020 with the release of their fourth single from their upcoming 2021 album. "Goodbye" is another darker song, stylistically, with haunting programmed elements opening the track before the drums and metallic-edged guitars kick in, along with the vocals of frontwoman, Jennifer Benson. Always emotive and full of expression, Benson's vocals take on an urgent tone, sounding plaintive in places, as she sings "You haven't seen the last of me, You make me wanna die, With every tear I cry, This is not my last goodbye!" Some deep, harsh vocals are also interjected into the song in places, giving the track an even more aggressive sound, continuing the trend the band has been following throughout the year, starting with "Into the Night" and "Demons777" and continuing through their previous single, "Exodus". The guitars are aggressive and edgy, and the bass and drums are both on the attack throughout the song in a big way, driving the song forward and keeping the pace sharp and up-tempo, preventing it from sliding into a melancholy, sludgy dirge especially during the choruses and the outro section, which has a downward shift of tempo but not attitude.
While I really have enjoyed each of the band's previous singles, I have to say that "Goodbye" may be the best of the bunch...and, yes, I realize I just said that about "Exodus". But in all honesty, Ignescent seems to be getting better with each single they release. Regardless, all of these new tracks show a band that has grown in confidence over the years, and while still remaining melodic, Ignescent has become increasingly edgy, more metallic, and generally more aggressive. To me, this can bring only good things to this unrelenting band that has been steadfast in their mission and their message for several years now. Here's hoping that 2021 is the breakthrough year for Ignescent and the year that more people get to hear what Benson and the Boys have to say!
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