FAWG drops a slow burn anthem with "doormat"

Straight out of the heart of Southern California's desert, FAWG drops "doormat" from their new album "FOG's Fifth: The Dark Side of the Sun." It's a blast of grit, tension, and openness that encapsulates everything FAWG is as a band, gritty, true-to-life, and unapologetically authentic.

"doormat" inflicts you with this burden with its title fully employed. It drops you into its dusty, distorted world. There, where every note resounds with a beautiful abrasion like worn leather or rusted steel, is where FAWG shines. With Jason Lyons and Bryan Lyons holding down the groove and Tyler King's smearing layering, the track breathes with a feral sense of mission. Sure, there's a confident grunge swagger here, but it's seen through the eyes of the wide-open desert sky, and the soul bloodied up more times than it can remember.

The band doesn't lose itself under polish or perfection. Instead, "doormat" resides in the rawness where guitar fuzz meets emotional friction, where vocals groan enough for you to glimpse the cracks beneath the surface. This combination of rock, blues, and psychedelic makes the song iconic. Think of a mirage that draws you in only to meet with something visceral and real.

FAWG's gift is turning geography into emotion. doormat" is the aural equivalent of strolling through the Mojave at dusk, lonely but weirdly alive. It's the kind of song that won't take no for an answer like a shout across a canyon, reverberating echo back something deeper.

Amid "FOG's Fifth: The Dark Side of the Sun," "doormat" reestablishes FAWG as desert storytellers and consigliere. It's movement, mood, and meaning rolled in distortion and grit. Whether you're new to FAWG or already riding the wave, "doormat" is a moment you won't miss.

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