Refusing to bend to the overwhelming pressures of the modern world, Ten Eighty Trees lay all their cards out on the table with the release of their latest single, "Bare Minimum," a brutally honest, riff-soaked narration that sometimes, just making an effort, can be enough.
From the opening strum, the song crackles with gritty energy and chewy, no-nonsense melodies that handily echo its central themes of emotional burnout and the odd kind of liberation that comes from having no choice but relinquishing people-pleasing. It's a slacker rock with raw, honest, and refreshingly easy-to-identify intent.
Lead vocalist and guitarist Nathan Newton says, "Sometimes, doing the 'bare minimum' is all you have the energy for, and that's okay." And that feeling propels every second of this punchy track. And an honesty here cuts through the din lyrics that wink at exhaustion, wrapped in hooks that practically beg for a singalong.
"Bare Minimum" is an act of balancing, oscillating between catharsis and carefully maintained chaos. It's all vibes, with head-nodding grooves, distortion-drenched guitars, and a chorus clearly meant to be sung by sweaty, shouted crowds. The group offsets 90s alt-rock swagger with a modern attack. Traces of Weezer and Foo Fighters leak through it all, yet Trick Blue never stops sounding like a band of its own.
This is an anthem for anyone who's ever reached the last straw and put themselves first instead of later. "Bare Minimum" is funny, heartfelt, and heavy in a way that resonates and rocks. With this killer release, Ten Eighty Trees shows they're more than just a buzzlightyearing UK act. They were a big part of pushing alternative rock forward, louder, looser, and more genuine than ever.
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Reviewed by LyricalOdyssey Music
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May 28, 2025
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