Despite its punk-oriented allure and rebellious ethos, ‘Doing Fine’ hides a meaningful and purposeful core. In fact, it’s strikingly connected to the complexity and confusion of our modern times. Penned by mysterious American band OpCritical, the record (as well as the entire project) seeks to warn listeners against the danger of authoritarianism and a failing global political landscape. The message is facilitated by an all-out, intense musical package built on electrifying guitars and dystopian, explosive melodies.
The single marks the fourth release to date for OpCritical, in what is slowly revealing to be a powerful debut year for the project. If you dig the politically-charged theming, you should check out more. Furthermore, every track comes with its own videos, just like ‘Doing Fine’ does.
From a lyrical standpoint, OpCritical takes a passionate stand against conformity, favouring individualisation and peculiarity instead. The project would like people to think for themselves, rather than adhering to a blind common school of thought. As the American group explains, “The only way people can be truly happy is if they can express themselves for who they are. Individuality is an ideal American trait that has been eroded recently by institutions and political parties. We want people to discover and embrace their true selves.” We suspect that such a powerful message will connect with a large audience out there.
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