In an emotional and dynamic new single, ESCAPIST brings "Origin," a compelling roller-coaster ride of self-discovery versus ghosts of the past. Hardly a one-trick experience, this self-produced single changes in mood and momentum, effortlessly colliding dark pop's ghostly elegance with the sheer testosterone of metal.
"Origin" would wrangle you into a swirl of exposure and rage. The song is one of those that sounds like a storm that's deceptively calm, almost pretty, and then suddenly furious. ESCAPIST cultivates an air of tension with eerily atmospheric passages before bringing the walls down with roaring riffs and cathartic screams. It's this never-ending nimbleness between peace and insanity that's so absorbing and deeply human about the track.
"Origin" is distinctive in its genre-blurring production and its emotional directness. The song mirrors anyone who has set out to reinvent themselves, only to be pulled back by old habits, familiar fears, or indelible memories. ESCAPIST doesn't have easy answers but instead channels that conflict into a guttural wall of sound that feels as cathartic as it is beautifully destructive.
Written, recorded, and produced by ESCAPIST in their Ryazan studio and mixed at Empire Studios in St. Petersburg, the track is a true testament to the artist's DIY nature and unflinching vision. There's a sense that every little corner has been considered here, from chilling ambient textures to sudden, crushing riffs that hit like waves of realization.
"Origin" is a struggle you can feel in your bones. They don't just tell a story as much as they spend time living it in sound. This is essential listening for those who enjoy genre-defying, heart-on-sleeve yet vicious music.
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Reviewed by LyricalOdyssey Music
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May 28, 2025
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